Mamma's Amaretti
A favourite of many, these amaretti are all almond, making them gluten-free and dairy-free. This is a version passed down from my mother, offering a delicious, traditional Italian treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients 8
8 egg whites, at room temperature
500 g caster sugar
3 tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp baking powder
1 kg almond meal
250 g flaked almonds
icing sugar, for dusting
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Method 9
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius fan forced.
Using an electric mixer, beat the , adding gradually until well thick and fluffy.
Add & .
Combine dry ingredients. Add the to .
Fold together with until combined.
Place the into a bowl. Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture into the flaked almonds, roll, very gently shape into oval and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Dust liberally with icing sugar.
For round amaretti roll and then coat in icing sugar. Finish with a glacé cherry or almond.
Bake in the oven until just kissed golden. They should be hard on the outside and soft in the middle.
