The story

From Karla's family cookbook (2014). Cantucci are the crisp Tuscan almond biscuits best dipped in Vin Santo or espresso – in Karla's version made with whole almonds and a second bake for extra crunch.

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Servings
30
Difficulty
easy

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients into a smooth dough and fold in the almonds.

  2. Weigh the dough and divide into four equal portions; shape each into a log.

  3. Bake at 220°C for 20 minutes.

  4. While still warm

  5. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight tin.