Sunday, 5 April 2009

Baci di Dama




Ingredients

• Plain flour 350g
• Caster sugar 140g
• Softened Butter 140g
• Hazelnuts, finely ground 100g
• Almonds, finely ground 100g
• 1 egg yolk
• Pinch of salt
• Chocolate 80g
• Icing sugar for dusting

Method

In a bowl combine flour, sugar, softened butter, hazelnuts, almonds, a pinch of salt and the egg yolk. Wrap in cling film and transfer to the fridge for an hour at least. Shape into little balls and bake for 15 minutes, oven 170 ºC. Let cool on a tray. When cooled, melt the chocolate, take two pieces and stick them together with a bit of chocolate in the middle. Dust with icing sugar.

Baci di Dama

Ingredienti

• Farina 00 350g
• Zucchero 140g
• Burro ammorbidito 140g
• Nocciole tritate 100g
• Mandorle tritate 100g
• Un tuorlo d'uovo
• Un pizzico di sale
• Cioccolato 80g
• Zucchero a velo

Metodo

In una ciotola mescolare la farina, lo zucchero, il burro ammorbidito, le nocciole, le mandorle, un pizzico di sale ed il tuorlo d'uovo. Avvolgere in pellicola alimentare e trasferire in frigo per almeno un'ora. Fare delle piccole palline con la pasta ottenuta, e mettere in forno per 15 minuti a 170 ºC. Lasciare raffreddare. Fondere il cioccolato, ed unire due palline con un po' di cioccolato nel mezzo. Spolverizzare con dello zucchero a velo..
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3 comments:

  1. 350 g flour? Is it too much?
    Thanks, Rada.

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  2. Hi Rada,
    This is the quantity I used - 350 g of 00 grade flour (pastry flour). If your mixture is too dry, my suggestion is to add some lightly beaten egg whites. I am sure this will help.
    Thanks, Laura

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  3. Thanks a lot. yes, I added one more egg. :0)
    Rada

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