Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)

Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits) a try. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 153 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, baking powder, milk, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Toast almonds in jelly roll pan for 10 minutes.
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Let cool. Grind finely 1/4 of the almonds, mix with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and set aside.
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Grind coarsely the remaining 3/4 almonds and set aside. In a large bowl stir together flour, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder.
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Add the butter and stir until all ingredients are combined.
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Stir in coarsely ground almonds and the 2 of the eggs, then knead the dough in the bowl until all ingredients are combined. Divide dough in half.
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Form each half into a rectangle 15 X 4 inches.
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Transfer rectangles to baking sheets which have been buttered and floured.
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Brush rectangles well with 1 egg combined with 2 tablespoons of milk.
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Sprinkle with reserved almond/sugar mixture.
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Bake them in the upper third of the oven (375 degrees F - 190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and skewer comes out clean.
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Cut rectangles crosswise into slices 3/4 inch thick.
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Let stand 15 minutes in the turned-off oven.
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Transfer to racks and let cool thoroughly. Store airtight.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score2
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