Maize and type 00 flour biscuits

Published on 19 November 2023

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Delicious and crumbly, made with very fine maize flour. I made biscuits, but the pastry is excellent for tarts or mini tartlets. Choose any shape.

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I work diced butter, sugar, grated zest of a large organic lemon and salt by hand in a bowl.
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I add the yolks.
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I add the mixed flours.
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I combine all the ingredients.
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Without overworking, I form a uniform block, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour, or longer.
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I roll on a lightly floured worktop to 4 mm thick and cut biscuits.
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I leave some whole and cut central holes in an equal number.
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I arrange on a baking-paper-lined tray.
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I bake at 170°C for 10/15 minutes, watching closely because they brown quickly. I cool and dust the holed biscuits with icing sugar.
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I turn the whole biscuits over, spread with jam or spread and match a holed biscuit on top, pressing lightly.
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I cool on a rack.
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I arrange on a cake stand or keep in a tin.

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