Crispy Russian Cigars using a Thermomix
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Imagine a delightful treat that combines the elegance of a Russian ballet with the whimsy of a childhood snack. Russian cigarettes, these delicate, crisp wafers, are not only a feast for the eyes but also a playful nod to the art of pastry. Originating from the frosty realms of Russia, these treats are made with a simple yet luxurious mix of butter, icing sugar, and eggs, creating a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. As you roll them around a wooden spoon, you might feel like a magician conjuring sweet spells in the kitchen! Fun fact: these delectable delights were often enjoyed during tea time, and their name is a cheeky reminder of the era’s indulgences. So, whether you're hosting a fancy soirée or just treating yourself, these pastries are sure to add a touch of elegance to any occasion!
Ingredients
- 100 g Blanched almond
- 100 g Butter
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 100 g Flour t55
- 100 g Powdered almond
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Vanilla flavor
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
Dough
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 100 g of blanched almond in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 10.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Place the whisk.
- Add 100 g of butter, 100 g of icing sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 100 g of flour t55, 100 g of powdered almond, 4 eggs only white, 1 vanilla flavor, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Remove the whisk.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a piping bag.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pipe thin lines of dough, about 8 cm long, onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each line.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 5min.
- Remove from the oven and immediately, while still hot, roll each strip around a thin object (like a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon) to form a cigar shape. Work quickly, as they harden fast.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Final Presentation
- Serve Immediately.
- Arrange the Russian Cigars on a serving plate.
