Cantucci abruzzesi, recipe by Maria Fabiano

19 February 2019

INGREDIENTS

– 200 g 00 flour
– 200 g sugar
– 2 eggs
– 200 g almonds
– zest of 1 lemon
– 1 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder
– 1 tsp. vanilla extract

PREPARATION FOR CANTUCCI ABRUZZESI

Place flour, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder in a bowl and mix well.
Transfer the dough to a pastry board, add the almonds and knead.
Shape into flattened rolls and sprinkle with sugar.
Place on cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool. Slice into diagonal strips and bake again at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.

Wine in combination: “Moscardello” Moscato Spumante Dolce Terre di Chieti IGP.