Cantucci: original italian almond cookies recipe!

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.
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