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Canestrelli

Canestrelli

@dolciamoconfrancy

Canestrelli are crumbly and delicious cookies from the Italian tradition, perfect for a sweet break.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 14 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Butter150g
  • Flour125g
  • Potato starch125g
  • Baking powder1teaspoon
  • Egg yolks3units
  • Sugar70g
  • Powdered sugarto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Boil the eggs for 8 minutes and then cool them.

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Sift the egg yolks and place them in a bowl.

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    Add the sugar, flour, potato starch, baking powder, and softened butter cut into pieces into the bowl.

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Knead until you get a compact dough.

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Let the dough rest in the fridge for an hour.

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Roll out the dough and cut out flower-shaped cookies.

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    Bake the cookies in the oven at 180°C for about 14 minutes.

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Cool the cookies and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

Suggestions

  • Scale

  • Parchment paper

  • Bowl

  • Sieve

  • Cookie cutters

  • Rolling pin

  • Plastic wrap

  • Small pot

  • Sifter

  • Pastry board

  • Baking tray

General Information

Storage notes

In an airtight container at room temperature

More information

Canestrelli keep well for several days in an airtight container. Great to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)415.09
Carbohydrates (g)36.22
of which Sugars (g)9.83
Fat (g)27.27
of which Saturates (g)13.14
Protein (g)8.27
Fiber (g)0.35
Sale (g)0.2
  • Proteins
    8.27g·11%
  • Carbohydrates
    36.22g·50%
  • Fats
    27.27g·38%
  • Fibers
    0.35g·0%