Almond Biscuits

 

Ingredients                                                                       

• 8 yolks of eggs
• 4 egg whites
• 3 ounces of flour
• 3/4 pound of loaf sugar
• 1/2 pound of almonds
• butter
• sugar
• rose or orange flower water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 360°F.
2. Blanch and pound 1/2 lb. of almonds until fine.
3. Add as much of rose or orange flower needed to prevent from oiling.
4. Beat the egg whites and yolks together until light and fluffy in a separate bowl.
5. Add and beat  in almonds and 3/4 lb. of loaf sugar to the egg mixture.
6. Add the flour after beating is done. Flour must be stirred not beaten.
7. Butter pan and fill half full.
8. Sprinkle sugar on top and place in oven at 360°F for 15-17 minutes.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Lauren Petrus
Louisiana Anthology
July 13, 2022