Canestrelli

These delicious cookies, light as air, are traditionally made in the shape of a flower. A fitting shape for such a delicate cookie.
Ingredients
30
Servings
  • 3 egg yolks, whole
  • 150 grams unsalted butter , softened
  • 150 grams powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 lime zest, finely grated
  • 150 grams flour , potato flour, (or more potato flour if you cannot tolerate wheat) and some extra for dusting
  • 100 grams self-rising flour
Preparation
20 mins
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  • Carefully slide the egg yolks into a pot of gently boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes, until well hard, then remove them from the water and let them cool. Once cool, pass them through a fine sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer, combine the butter and powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth and fluffy mixture. Add the yolks and lemon zest and beat to incorporate well.
  • Sift the flours together and add them to the mixture, beating well until a smooth and soft dough forms. Place the dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Preheat to 325 °F (180 ºC) and prepare three or four non-stick baking sheets.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cold dough to 1 centimeter thick. Cut the cookies into flower shapes or other forms. Use a large cutter and a small one to make the rings.
  • Place the cookies on the baking sheets, and bake in the upper third of the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, until they start to brown.

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