Homemade Amaretti: Two Easy Recipes

AMARETTI RECIPE

With an irresistible aroma, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside , these amaretti biscuits are characterized by their intense flavor, thanks to the almonds among their ingredients. Perfect with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon.

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SOFT AMARETTI RECIPE

Simple to prepare , amaretti are also a perfect “don't waste” dessert as they allow you to use up egg whites left over from other preparations.

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ALMOND AMARETTI RECIPE

Let's see together, step by step, the amaretti recipe :

Ingredients

• 150 g of sweet almonds
• 50 g of bitter almonds
• 260 grams of sugar
• 90 g of egg white

Preparation

• Peel the almonds and then chop them together with the sugar Using a stand mixer, add the egg whites and mix well to avoid lumps.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the mixture in a pastry bag, and pipe out several walnuts, spaced apart. Press them down lightly.
• Let it rest for an hour and then bake in the oven at 170 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.

CINNAMON AMARETTI RECIPE

Another recipe also calls for the addition of cornstarch , grated lemon zest , and ground cinnamon . These amaretti can be stored for a few days in an airtight container in a cool place.

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Resting time: Sixty minutes

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Ingredients for 40 amaretti biscuits

• 1 teaspoon of flour
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 90 g of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon (or orange) zest
• 120 g ground almonds
• 2 whites
• 30 g of icing sugar

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two 32 x 28 cm baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a bowl mix flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, half sugar, lemon zest and almonds.
• Using an electric whisk, whip to snow them whites In a bowl, gradually add the remaining sugar, beating constantly until the mixture is thick and glossy. Using a spoon, fold it into the remaining sugar. Mix until you obtain a soft dough.
• With greasy or wet hands Shape into balls, each with 2 teaspoons of mixture. Arrange the balls on the baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
• Sifted Dust generously with powdered sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

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