Cantucci (Tuscan Almond Biscuits)
Twice baked Tuscan almond biscuits with a hint of orange. Made for dunking in coffee or sweet wine.
- Time1 hr 15
- 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) and line a large tray with baking paper. Toast the almonds on a separate tray for 6 minutes, then leave to cool.
- 2
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs with the orange zest and vanilla, then stir into the flour to make a sticky dough. Fold in the almonds.
- 3
With floured hands, shape the dough into two logs about 28 cm long and 5 cm wide on the tray. Brush with the egg yolk.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes until golden and firm. Cool for 10 minutes.
25 min - 5
Lower the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Slice each log on the diagonal into 1.5 cm slices with a sharp serrated knife.
- 6
Lay the slices flat on the tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until dry and pale golden. They crisp up more as they cool.
18 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.
