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Operating within a strict thirty-minute total window requires precise timing, particularly since this dough demands two distinct chilling phases. Ignoring the temperature requirements of the fat and sugars will cause the butter to break emulsion, resulting in flat, greasy discs rather than structured mounds. Achieving the correct crumb and chew depends heavily on managing the thermal shifts between the saucepan, the refrigerator, and the oven.
Overmixing the flour after the initial wet ingredients are combined activates excess gluten, turning a tender crumb tough and rubbery. Strict adherence to the resting intervals prevents these structural failures entirely.