Almond Macaroons – Wheat Free
These Almond Macaroons are often seen in cake shops and tearooms around the country, they’re round, flattish almond confections and are a cross between a biscuit (but it contains NO Wheat Flour), a meringue and a cake. The outsides are crisp, yet the centre is slightly chewy.
Almond Macaroons
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Calories per Serving 145
Ingredients
- 125 g ground almonds
- 175 g sugar caster
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 egg whites medium
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 10 g flaked almonds to decorate
DISCLAIMER
I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/gas 3.
- Mix the ground almonds with the sugar and cornflour in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with the vanilla extract, using a fork, until just frothy. Add the whites to the almond mixture and stir together with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined, to make a stiff dough.
- Spoon the mixture on to the lined baking trays in 10 mounds, spacing them very well apart. Gently spread out each mound to make a disc about 5cm across and 1.5cm high – they will spread in the oven. If you like, you can also pipe the mixture, using a piping bag fitted with a plain 1.5cm tube. Set a split almond in the centre of each round or scatter over the flaked almonds.
- Bake the macaroons in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
- Leave to cool on the trays, then carefully remove and store in an airtight container.
Mr. Paul's Tips
It is essential you line the baking tray with a silicone type baking parchment or if you can get some, rice paper. They will stick to ordinary grease proof paper.
It is essential you line the baking tray with a silicone type baking parchment or if you can get some, rice paper. They will stick to ordinary grease proof paper.
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Category: Baking, Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits, Cuisine, French, Recipes, Teatime Treats, Snacks, Party Food
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