Cantuccini
Add the butter and process until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
Recipe Summary Cantuccini
An Italian biscuit, hard and crunchy. Serve with Vin Santo or coffee.Ingredients | Coffee Biscuits Uk9 ounces all-purpose flour9 ounces superfine sugar2 medium eggs1 egg yolk½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon vanilla extract2 ounces roughly chopped hazelnuts1 ½ ounces roughly chopped almonds1 teaspoon whole anise seeds1 egg yolk1 tablespoon waterDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Combine flour, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, baking powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a ball, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice. Turn mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead in hazelnuts, almonds, and anise seeds.Beat egg yolk and water together in a bowl.Divide dough into 3 pieces and roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches wide. Place onto the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Brush with egg yolk-water mixture.Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.Remove from oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut logs diagonally into 1-inch slices and lay cut-sides down on the baking sheet. Return cantuccini to the oven until dry and firm, 30 to 40 minutes more.Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.Info | Coffee Biscuits Ukprep: 30 mins cook: 1 hr total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 cookies
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