Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Toast almonds in jelly roll pan for 10 minutes. Let cool. Grind finely 1/4 of the almonds, mix with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and set aside.
  3. Grind coarsely the remaining 3/4 almonds and set aside. In a large bowl stir together flour, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Add the butter and stir until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Stir in coarsely ground almonds and the 2 of the eggs, then knead the dough in the bowl until all ingredients are combined. Divide dough in half.
  5. Form each half into a rectangle 15 X 4 inches. Transfer rectangles to baking sheets which have been buttered and floured. Brush rectangles well with 1 egg combined with 2 tablespoons of milk. Sprinkle with reserved almond/sugar mixture. Bake them in the upper third of the oven (375 degrees F - 190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and skewer comes out clean. Cut rectangles crosswise into slices 3/4 inch thick. Let stand 15 minutes in the turned-off oven. Transfer to racks and let cool thoroughly. Store airtight.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1765.07 Kcal (7390 kJ)
Calories from fat 842.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 93.59g 144%
Cholesterol 194.41mg 65%
Sodium 120.47mg 5%
Potassium 1395.19mg 30%
Total Carbs 205.19g 68%
Sugars 118.11g 472%
Dietary Fiber 17.49g 70%
Protein 44.99g 90%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 537.4mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 427.77 Kcal (1791 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 144%
Cholesterol 47.12mg 65%
Sodium 29.2mg 5%
Potassium 338.13mg 30%
Total Carbs 49.73g 68%
Sugars 28.62g 472%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 70%
Protein 10.9g 90%
Iron 1.7mg 39%
Calcium 130.2mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 42.3
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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