👨‍🍳 作り方

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   For the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add caster sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, orange juice, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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   For the almond filling: In a separate bowl, combine ground almonds, icing sugar, egg whites, and almond extract (if using). Mix until a firm paste forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half on a lightly floured surface to about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes (traditionally figures like fish, rabbits, or hearts).

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   Roll out the second half of the dough. Place a generous layer of almond filling onto half of the cut-out dough shapes. Top with corresponding shapes from the second dough layer, pressing the edges to seal.

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   Place the figolli on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

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   Let the figolli cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with royal icing or melted chocolate.