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Almond Bisticks | Almond Biscuits Recipe

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Almond Bisticks are delicate, buttery biscuits infused with the nutty flavor of almonds. These finger-sized treats are soft when fresh out of the oven and crisp up as they cool, making them a perfect snack or accompaniment to tea. The recipe involves creating a creamy dough with butter, powdered sugar, flour, and almonds, then chilling, cutting, and baking the dough to golden perfection.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Roughly Powdered Almonds
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup butter at room temperature and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Using a hand whisk or electric whisk, beat them together until the mixture becomes light, creamy, and fluffy.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the creamed mixture. Gently mix until the mixture looks crumbly and starts to clump into a ball easily.
  3. Incorporate Almonds: Add 1/3 cup roughly powdered almonds to the dough, reserving the remaining almonds for later. Mix thoroughly to form a cohesive dough ball.
  4. Prepare the Dough for Chilling: Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the dough evenly to about 1 centimeter thickness. Sprinkle the remaining roughly powdered almonds over the top and gently press them into the dough.
  5. Chill Dough and Preheat Oven: Place the prepared dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) for 10-15 minutes just before the dough is ready.
  6. Cut the Dough: Remove dough from the fridge and cut horizontally and vertically into finger-sized biscuit pieces while on the tray.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 160°C for 20 minutes in bake mode, then switch to toast mode for an additional 5 minutes to achieve even browning on top.
  8. Re-cut while Warm: Once baked, remove from oven. The bissticks will be very soft, so re-make the cuts along the pre-scored lines while the dough is still warm and soft to separate the biscuits.
  9. Cool and Separate: Allow the almond bisticks to cool completely. Gently unmold from the baking tray and separate into individual biscuits.
  10. Storage: Store the almond biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool place. They can be kept fresh for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter for better control over the saltiness of the biscuits.
  • Roughly powder the almonds rather than finely grinding them to retain texture in the biscuits.
  • Press the sprinkled almonds gently into the dough to prevent them from falling off during baking.
  • Cutting and separating the biscuits while still warm helps prevent breakage since the dough is soft.
  • These biscuits pair well with tea or coffee and make a great light snack.
  • For a crispier biscuit, allow them to cool completely before serving.

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