Description
I mustaccioli biscuit filled with that have survived till today from Ancient Rome. Traditional Christmas cookie of the province of Lucca (Tuscany).
Ingredients
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Almonds
280 g
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Flour
250 g
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Sugar
150 g
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Water
200 g
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Cocoa powder
25 g
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Leavening agent
0.5 pack
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Carnation
0.25 tsp
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Cinnamon
0.25 tsp
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Nutmeg
0.25 tsp
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Brandy
50 g
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Lemon peel
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Orange zest
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Figs
6 piece
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Raisins
40 g
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Dark chocolate
100 g
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Powdered sugar
200 g
Cooking
Almond peremel in a coffee grinder into flour. On the desktop, mix the two flours (wheat and almonds). Make a deepening in the middle-a hole and add all the other ingredients. The zest of lemon and of orange grate and add to the dough.
Knead the dough and let rest for about 15 minutes. The dough will not be stretchy and will slightly stick to the hands. Roll out the dough, "helping" a little (but not much!!!) poured flour.
Meanwhile, make the filling: figs, raisins and almonds cut into small pieces. I've done figs and pine nuts. All will mix.
Round cookie cutter cut out circles. Each circle in the center put a teaspoon of stuffing.
Cover top with another circle. Well primem fingers region. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes at 180°. Give a well to cool.
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