Cantucci
Hard, crunchy Tuscan almond biscuits made for dunking in coffee or sweet wine. No butter at all.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.06 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder. Add the eggs, yolk, zest and vanilla and mix to a sticky dough, then knead in the almonds.
- 3
With floured hands, shape into two logs about 5 cm wide on the tray. Brush with a little beaten egg if you like.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and firm. Cool for 15 minutes.
25 min - 5
Lower the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Slice the logs on the diagonal into 1.5 cm slices with a serrated knife.
- 6
Lay the slices flat on the tray and bake for 15 minutes more, turning once, until dry and crisp. Cool fully. They keep for 3 weeks.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
