Lemon Crunchies

 

Ingredients Part I:

Approx. 7½ Dozen 
Approx. 15 Dozen  
 Granulated Sugar
2 Lbs.
4 Oz.
4 Lbs.
8 Oz. 
 Salt
½ Tbsp
3/4 Oz.
 *Butter Or Margarine
8 Oz.
1 Lb.
 Shortening
1 Lb.
2 Oz.
2 Lbs.
4 Oz.
 Lemon Emulsion
3/4 Oz.
1½ Oz.

 

Ingredients Part II:

 *Eggs    
6 Oz.
12 Oz.

 

Ingredients Part II

 Milk  
9 Oz.
1 Lb.
2 Oz.

 

Ingredients Part IV:

 Pastry Flour
2 Lbs.
13 Oz.
5 Lbs.
10 Oz.
 Baking Powder
3/4 Oz.
1½ Oz.

 

Method: 

   *Butter/Margarine And Eggs Must Be Room Temperature Before Mixing.

    Use A 12 Quart Mixing Kettle For 7 ½ Dozen Recipe.
    Use 20 Quart Mixing Kettle For 15 Dozen Recipe.

  • Sift Pastry Flour And Baking Powder Together 3 Times And Set Aside.

  • Place Part 1 Ingredients In The Appropriate Mixing Kettle. Using A Paddle Attachment, Cream The Ingredients In 2nd Speed For 3 Minutes. Stop Mixer And Scrape Down Bowl Several Times During This Process.

  • Add The Room Temperature Eggs Slowly Over A 3 Minute Period; Stopping The Mixer And Scraping Down The Sides Of The Bowl Several Times Also During This Process.

  • Stop Mixer And Change To 1st Speed. Add The Milk And Mix Slightly. The Mixture May Look A Little Separated.

  • Add The Sifted Flour And Baking Powder And Mix Only Until Smooth.

  • Pipe Out On To Sheet Pans Lined With Silicon Paper. Use A Large Pastry Bag And A Large Star Tube. Call Instructor Over For Demonstration If You Have Not Done This Before. Cookies Can Also Be Scooped Out With A #40 Scoop And Flattened.

  • Bake At 3700f For 10-12 Minutes. Cookies Are Done When Bottom Edge Is Golden In Color.

 

Source: Chef Ronald Ng, CCSF

 

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