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Canestrelli Liguri

Description

Canestrelli Liguri, delicate flower-shaped cookies, originate from the picturesque region of Liguria, nestled along Italy's northwest coast. These buttery biscuits, with their distinctive melt-in-your-mouth texture, are a beloved treat often enjoyed during festive occasions, especially around Easter.

Today, Canestrelli continue to be a symbol of Ligurian culinary heritage, cherished for their simplicity and timeless flavor. Whether served as an afternoon indulgence or a holiday delight, Canestrelli Liguri are a sweet reminder of Italy's rich baking traditions.

Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups "00" flour
  • 3/4 cups butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks (firm (hard-boiled))
  • Powdered sugar (to taste)
Preparation

  1. Mix the flour, butter, sugar, and solid egg yolks, then roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of one centimeter.

  2. With a special mold, which has a center hole to give a precise shape, form the canestrelli and then place them in a pan that you will leave to rest in the refrigerator for about half an hour.

  3. Bake them in a preheated oven at 375 °F until golden brown, for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

  4. Remove, let the canestrelli cool and then sprinkle them with Confectioners’ sugar.

Keywords: biscuits, liguria, italy, desserts, pastries
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