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.
14 K 5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 25 min.
Easy
36 pieces
8 IngredientsLast modified on: March 19th 2023
For 36 pieces, you will need:
- 1
1 1⁄3 cup chestnut flour - 2
½ cup oat flour - 3
2⁄3 cup flour - 4
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder (optional) - 5
1 cup butter - 6
1 cup caster sugar - 7
4 Eggs - 8
24 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 1 1⁄3 cup chestnut flour, ½ cup oat flour, 2⁄3 cup flour and 1 ¼ teaspoon 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 | 40 RDI=20 % | 370 RDI=40 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 3,280 RDI=160 % | 13,750 RDI: 160 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,280 RDI: 20 % |
| Per piece | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 90 RDI=5 % | 380 RDI: 5 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 36 pieces : 4.95 €
- Per piece : 0.15 €
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Butter
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