Almond Biscuits From Apulia (Dolcetti Di Mandorle)

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   ["If don't find the almond's flour, using a mixer, grind the almonds intermittently until flour. You can grind almonds and sugar, all together.

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   Beat the egg whites with a fork. Mix the ground almonds, icing sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs and then using your fingers, knead until the dough is soft and sticky.

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   Prepare a baking tray lined with a greaseproof paper (2 sheets); with your palms gently roll a quantity of dough like a walnut into a ball, then put it on the baking tray; continue to roll into a ball all of the dough. Alternatively you can make the biscuits by using a sac a poche.", "Let a bit of space between them, while cooking they swell a bit.

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   In the middle of each ball make a pit with your finger and put one coffee bean, a piece of candied fruit or an almond on it.

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   Bake at 150u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until they are gold on the top and little brown at the bottom (see the pics).

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   Let it cool and keep them in a biscuit jar."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.