Pecan and Burnt Butter Friands

1. 1

   Grease 6-friand pan, or muffin pan.

2. 2

   Melt butter in heavy based saucepan over medium heat, heat until it browns, watching carefully- It should be quite dark and smell nutty, but not burnt; cool.

3. 3

   Process toasted pecans until finely ground (If unavailable, or you have no processor, use bought ground hazelnuts or almonds).

4. 4

   Combine pecans, sugar, flour, cooled butter and egg whites in medium bowl, stir well.

5. 5

   Spoon batter into prepared pan, decorate with a whole pecan on top of each uncooked friand, if desired.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven at 180C, 350F for 20-25 minutes (until lightly browned and puffed up).

7. 7

   Dust lightly with icing sugar to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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