Kwarezimal

Description

Almond Cakes

• Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 200 grams blanched almonds
• 200 grams plain flour, sifted
• 250 grams caster sugar
• 1 scant tsp cinnamon
• orange flower water
• grated rind of 1 lemon, 1 orange and 1 tangerine
• honey and additional almonds

Directions

1. Lightly toast the almonds. Grind coarsely. Mix with the flour, Sugar, cinnamon, rinds and a little orange-flower water.
2. Add just enough water to make a stiff dough.
3. Knead lightly until well amalgamated and shape into ovals, approximately 17.5 cm long, 5 cm wide and 2 cm thick.
4. Place on greased and floured baking trays and bake at 190°C / 375°F / gas 5 for about 20 minutes.