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Greek Cretan Biscuits

Cultural Context

Originating from Crete, these biscuits are a beloved treat often enjoyed with coffee or tea. Traditionally made during festive occasions, they reflect the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like olive oil and honey. Today, they are enjoyed year-round, both in Greece and by enthusiasts of Mediterranean cuisine worldwide.

GreekGRdessert
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2/3 cup (100g) blanched almonds
2 1/2 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
4 tsp baking powder
One pinch cooking salt / kosher salt
250g/ 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cups white sugar (or caster sugar)
1 large egg, at room temperature (~50g / 2oz in shell)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1/4 cup almond flakes
1

Toast almonds for 7 minutes at 180°C/350°F (160°C fan), cool, then blitz or bash into crumbs (some little bits is nice to bite into, don’t aim for fine flour texture).

2

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3

In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Beat in egg and vanilla.

5

Beat in bashed almonds.

6

Beat in flour in 3 lots.

7

Roll 30 x 2 tbsp into balls (#40 scoop), slightly flatten, brush with egg white, and top with flakes.

8

Bake for 20 minutes, cool for 5 minutes on tray then fully cool on rack.

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Greek Cretan Biscuits

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