Amaretti
Ingredients
3
Steps
5
Serves
4–6
Cook Time
20-25 Min
Ingredients
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F/Gas mark 4.
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Put the almonds in a mortar, and add 100g/4oz of the sugar little by little, pounding constantly with the pestle.
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Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold in the remaining sugar, and add the almonds.
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Cut ribbons of greaseproof paper 5cm/2in wide, and put on a baking tray. Spoon teaspoonfuls of the mixture on, about 2cm/3⁄4in apart. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 minutes.
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Allow to cool slightly, then lift off the greaseproof paper and cool on a wire rack. Serve with espresso coffee at the end of a meal.