Mantecados using a Thermomix
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Mantecados, those delightful Spanish treats, are like a warm hug wrapped in a cloud of sweetness! Originating from the charming region of Andalusia, these crumbly cookies are traditionally made during the festive season, but let's be honest, who needs an excuse to indulge? With the zesty kick of lemon, the nutty flavor of ground almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, every bite is a dance of flavors on your palate. Fun fact: the name 'mantecado' comes from the Spanish word 'manteca,' meaning lard, which is one of the key ingredients that gives them their unique texture. So, roll up your sleeves, channel your inner Spanish chef, and whip up a batch of these irresistible goodies that are sure to have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
- 80 g Almond
- 120 g Lard
- 250 g Flour t55
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Cinnamon powder
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Icing sugar
Steps
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 160°C.
Almonds Preparation
- Add 80 g of almond in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content.
Lard Melting
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Add 120 g of lard in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
Dough Preparation
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 100 g of icing sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon(s) of cinnamon powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4. The mixture should be homogeneous, if it is not the case scrape the edges of the bowl with the spatula and mix again
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Form small round cakes, about 5 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick.
Baking
- Place the content of the workplan on a baking tray to be covered in baking paper before.
- Cook in the oven during 25min.
- Cook in the oven during 30min and turn as soon as the face is golden.
- Transfer the content of the baking tray on a strainer let cool.
Final Touches
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon(s) of icing sugar gradually on the preparation content.
- Serve Immediately.
