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.
18 K 5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 25 min.
Easy
6 pieces
8 IngredientsLast modified on: March 19th 2023
For 6 pieces, you will need:
- 1
54.6 ml chestnut flour - 2
17.5 ml oat flour - 3
31.2 ml flour - 4
1 ml baking powder (optional) - 5
36.12 ml butter - 6
35 ml caster sugar - 7
1 egg - 8
4 walnut kernels
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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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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
In the bowl of a mixer, sift 54.6 ml chestnut flour, 17.5 ml oat flour, 31.2 ml flour and 1 ml baking powder (if using).
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Knead on low speed until smooth.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Weigh small pieces of dough of about 30 gr. and roll them into a ball.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
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.
Press each one down to form a small patty.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Place a walnut kernel or an almond on each wafer.
Stage 7 - 20 min.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Stage 8 - 30 min.
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 recipe | 7 RDI=3 % | 70 RDI=6 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 580 RDI=30 % | 2,440 RDI: 30 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,290 RDI: 20 % |
| Per piece | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 410 RDI: 5 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 pieces : 0.90 €
- Per piece : 0.15 €
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Butter
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Chestnut flour
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Caster sugar
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Oat flour
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