Cookies of the Camisards


Cookies of the Camisards
This recipe, very simple, of small cakes of the Cevennes with the flour of chestnut and oats, is always a delight.
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Last modified on: March 19th 2023
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Resting: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 25 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 1
In the bowl of a mixer, sift 100 g chestnut flour, 100 g oat flour, 50 g flour and 3 g baking powder (if using).

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 2
Add 100 g butter cut into small pieces, 100 g caster sugar and 2 eggs.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 3
Knead on low speed until smooth.

Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).

Stage 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 4
Weigh small pieces of dough of about 30 gr. and roll them into a ball.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 5
Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet (or sheets), and place the balls of dough on top.

Press each one down to form a small patty.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 6
Place a walnut kernel or an almond on each wafer.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 20 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 7
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 30 min.
Cookies of the Camisards : Stage 8
Let cool, if possible on a wire rack, before serving.
Remarks
Baking powder is not absolutely necessary, but it allows to obtain cakes a little more airy.
Keeping: Several days in a closed container (ideally a metal box)
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe20 RDI=8 %180 RDI=20 %90 RDI=10 %1,640 RDI=80 %6,870 RDI: 80 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=2 %30 RDI=3 %20 RDI=3 %310 RDI=20 %1,280 RDI: 20 %
Per piece1 RDI=0 %10 RDI=1 %5 RDI=1 %90 RDI=5 %380 RDI: 5 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 18 pieces : 2.50 €
  • Per piece : 0.15 €

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