These classic cantuccini are the perfect accompaniment to coffee or dessert wine! ๐ท๐ช Crispy, aromatic and refined with roasted almonds, they bring the flair of Italy directly to your home. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious! ๐ฎ๐น๐
Italian Cantuccini โ Italian Christmas biscuits ๐ช๐ฎ๐น
Stefie
6-12
20 minutes
Italian
Cookies
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 200 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or the pulp of a vanilla pod
- 150 g whole almonds (unpeeled, roasted)
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
Directions
- Prepare the dough: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.Add the eggs and vanilla extract, knead everything into a smooth dough. Knead in the almonds and, the lemon peel until they are evenly distributed.
- Forming the dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Form each portion into a roll that is approx. 4 cm thick and 25 cm long.
- Baking (1st round): Preheat the oven to 180 ยฐC (top/bottom heat). Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush with the egg yolk.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown. - Cut into slices: Remove the rolls from the oven, allow to cool briefly and cut into 1-2 cm thick slices at an angle using a sharp knife.
- Bake again (second time): Place the slices flat on the baking tray and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Allow the cantuccini to cool completely.
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