Christmas Biscuit – Small Almond Squares

Ingredients

• 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
• 150 g Unsalted butter (Soft butter at room temperature, cut into cubes)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch Salt
• 80 g Brown sugar
• 50 g White sugar
• 1 Egg (For the dough, plus 1 beaten egg for glazing)
• 100 g Almond flour (Provides almond flavor and a sandy texture)

Instructions

1. Mix flour and butter

   In a bowl, pour the flour then add the soft butter in small cubes. Mix first with a spoon, then rub with the fingertips until a coarse sandy texture is achieved.

   Time: PT5M

2. Incorporate sugars and spices

   Add the cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix lightly then work the dough with the hands to homogenize.

   Time: PT3M

3. Add the egg and almond flour

   Make a well in the center, pour in the egg then the almond flour. Mix then knead until a homogeneous ball forms that releases from the sides of the bowl.

   Time: PT5M

4. Shape and roll out the rectangle

   Place the dough on parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin to about 6 mm thickness, forming a rectangle of about 21 × 31 cm. Trim the rounded edges and reuse them to keep a clean rectangle.

   Time: PT5M

5. First chilling

   Place the dough rectangle in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.

   Time: PT15M

6. Brush with egg and refrigerate

   Brush the surface with a beaten egg using a brush, then place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so the glaze is absorbed.

   Time: PT32M

7. Second egg wash

   Remove the dough, brush it again with a beaten egg to achieve a nice coloration.

   Time: PT2M

8. Create decorative grooves

   Using a fork, draw diagonal grooves on the surface of the biscuit.

   Time: PT2M

9. Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C on convection mode.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Baking

    Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the surface is golden.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 200°C

11. Cooling

    Let the biscuits cool on the tray for about 15 minutes before handling.

    Time: PT15M

12. Cut the squares

    With a sharp knife, cut the edges to obtain neat squares or rectangles. Place on a serving platter.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

1 g