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  • 145g blanched whole almonds, toasted and chopped coarsely
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 260g all-purpose flour
  • 150g granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
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    Method

    • step 1

      Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Toast almonds for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and then chop coarsely. Set aside.
    • step 2

      Reduce oven temperature to 150 degrees C and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
    • step 3

      In a small bowl lightly beat the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts together. Set aside.
    • step 4

      In another bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat until blended.
    • step 5

      Gradually add the egg mixture and beat until a dough forms, adding almonds about halfway through.
    • step 6

      On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a log about 14 inches (35 cm) long and 3 - 4 inches (8 - 10 cm) wide. Transfer to baking tray and bake for 30-40 mins. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 mins.
    • step 7

      Cut into slices 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick diagonally and arrange evenly on baking tray. Bake 10 mins on each side (until they are firm). Remove from oven and cool.
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    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.15 ratings

    ninawarminger

    A star rating of 2 out of 5.

    Very sticky / runny. Added a bit more flour with same ratio to sugar content. Bit of a dry odd taste to it.

    katharineosmond

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.

    Add an extra 100g of flour and another teaspoon of baking powder and it's fine.

    Finn Mac

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.

    Three eggs are too many for this recipe - you only need two.

    forbsie123

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.

    Great recipe, worked first time and was simply to follow. They looked and tasted as good as ones purchased in a shop!

    Red69

    question

    Is 'all-purpose' flour the equivalent of plain or self-raising?

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