About 22 cookies |
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Preparation |
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(1) Preheat oven to 335 degrees F (170 degrees
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Making Amaretti |
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| (1)Sift together: | |
| 1 + 1/2 cup almond meal/almond
flour(150 grams), available at Whole Foods or
you can substitute with almond paste 2/3 cup powdered sugar (70 grams) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 
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(2)Beat egg whites and gradually add sugar until a soft peak forms when you raise the beater, or until it is creamy and glossy, but not dry. |
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2 egg whites |
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(3)Add the dry ingredients in two additions to the egg whites, and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated |
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| (4)Fill the pastry bag with the almond mixture. Pipe into the oiled heart shaped cookie cutter. Remove the cutter and smoothe the edge and the top surface with a wet finger tip. | |
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| (5)Generously sprinkle powdered sugar and let it dry for at least 10 minutes. | |
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| (6)Bake at 335F(170C) for 20 minutes or until slightly brown. | |
| If you are using almond paste: Break the almond paste into small pieces and place in bowl of food processor, with powdered sugar and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is very fine. |
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