Orange Blossom Cantucci using a Thermomix
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Cantucci with orange blossom are the delightful Italian biscuits that take your taste buds on a whimsical journey! Originating from the picturesque region of Tuscany, these crunchy treats are traditionally enjoyed alongside a glass of Vin Santo, a sweet dessert wine. The fragrant notes of orange blossom water mingle beautifully with the rustic richness of whole cane sugar and honey, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Did you know that these biscuits were originally made by bakers who wanted a long-lasting treat for travelers? Well, grab a cup of tea or coffee, and get ready to dip these scrumptious delights into your favorite beverage! Just remember, they might be hard as a rock, but that's just to keep you coming back for more—after all, good things come to those who wait!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 20 g Butter
- 10 g Orange blossom water
- 5 g Baking powder
- 2 g Salt
- 100 g Blanched almond
Steps
Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 150 g of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 20 g of butter, 10 g of orange blossom water, 5 g of baking powder, 2 g of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 100 g of blanched almond in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 2 in inverse.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Form the dough into a ball.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each part into a log about 5 cm in diameter.
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Place the content of the workplan on a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
- Remove the content of the baking tray on the workplan let cool.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the logs diagonally into slices about 1.5 cm thick.
- Place the content of the workplan on the baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 5min.
- Remove the content of the baking tray on a result let cool.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
