Ossi Dei Morti - Bones Of The Dead

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C fan oven/Gas 4.

2. 2

   Place the unskinned almonds on a baking tray and roast lightly for 5 minutes before chopping roughly.

3. 3

   Turn the oven down to 150C/130C fan oven/Gas 2.

4. 4

   Line 2-3 baking trays with baking parchment.

5. 5

   Mix the sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Add the eggs and Amaretto or almond essence and beat well until the mixture takes on a spongy look.

7. 7

   Mix in the flour and chopped almonds.

8. 8

   Turn out on a lightly floured surface and roll the dough with your hands into ropes about 1 cm thick then cut into 3-4cm lengths.

9. 9

   Place on the baking trays 6cm apart and bake for 15-20 minutes until very lightly coloured.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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