Cantucci: original italian almond cookies recipe!

Name: Cantucci: original italian almond cookies recipe!
Uploaded: 2019-03-22T09:41:44Z
Duration: PT186.600S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 22 March, 2019 at 10:41

In Tuscany , cantucci, anise-flavored almond biscotti, are traditionally served at the end of a meal with a glass of Tuscan dessert wine, vin santo, for dipping. You must try them!

INGREDIENTS

500g flour

200g sugar

1 pinch of salt

8g baking powder

70g softened butter

lemon zest of 1 lemon

3 eggs

70ml milk

2 tbsp anise liqueur

200g almond

METHOD
1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, then add butter, grated lemon zest, eggs, milk and anise liqueur, then mix everything together, knead the dough with your hands to form the ball.

2. Roll out the dough and add the almonds, knead the dough to evenly distribute the almonds.

3. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and form 4 strips.

4. Bake at 180°C/350°F for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into 1.5 cm slices,

5. Bake again for 20 minutes.