• 10 minutes to prepare • • Serves 7
And one glass of sweet wine
Welcome to our recipe blog.Today, we're diving into the delightful world of cantuccini biscuits, a beloved Italian treat that perfectly pairs with a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet wine.
Originating from the picturesque region of Tuscany, these twice-baked almond biscuits have been a staple since the Renaissance, known for their crunchy texture and rich flavor.
Traditionally served as a snack or dessert, cantuccini are not only easy to make but also bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started on this delicious recipe!
Here are ingredients for a 7-serving recipe (approximately 50 biscuits):
340 g flour 00
130 g sugar
70 g butter
2 eggs
1/2 sachet vanilla baking powder
1 lemon zest
50 g unpeeled almonds
salt
- Start preparing the pastry: cut the butter into cubes and place it in a bowl. Add eggs, zest and sugar, too, and knead it quickly
- Sift half the flour and vanilla baking powder in. Add a pinch of salt and knead again
- Add the almonds, then incorporate the remaining flour gradually, kneading continuosly
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Move on to the biscuits preparation: divide the plain butter pastry dough into 3 parts. Shape each portion into a log about 30-cm long and 5-cm wide
- Place the logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown
- Remove from the oven and let the logs cool for about 5 minutes. Then, using a sharp knife, slice the logs diagonally into about 2-cm thick pieces
- Place the sliced biscuits cut side up back on the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Store the cantuccini in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, if they last that long
Nutrition Facts are detailed in the table below. Data is provided per serving (approximately 7 biscuits).
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