Cantuccini

Description

Cantuccini are traditional Italian almond biscuits that are twice-baked, giving them a crunchy texture. They are often enjoyed with a glass of sweet dessert wine or coffee. These delightful treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a personal snack throughout the day.

Ingredients

• Wheat Flour - 17.6 oz
• Sugar - 14.1 oz
• Chopped almonds - 8.8 oz
• Chicken Egg - 3 pieces
• Whole egg - 4 pieces
• Egg white - ½ pieces
• Butter - 1.8 oz
• Baking Powder - 0.4 oz
• Rice Sweet Wine - 1 fl oz
• Salt - a pinch
• Star anise - a pinch

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C. Mix the flour with the baking powder. In a bowl, combine the eggs, 3 egg yolks, sugar, melted butter, ground anise, and wine.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour with the egg mixture. Alternatively, you can knead the dough on a work surface by forming a mound with the flour, creating a well in the center, and pouring the egg mixture into it. Knead until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous dough.

Step 3

Add the nuts. Use a metal spoon to transfer the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into rectangular strips measuring 4 cm by 15 cm. Roll them in flour and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes or until they are a uniform golden color. In the meantime, prepare the glaze. Mix the remaining yolk, egg white, and anise seeds.

Step 4

Remove from the oven, cut diagonally into strips about 1 cm thick, and brush with glaze using a pastry brush. Return the cookies to the oven for 10-15 minutes.

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