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Maltese Almond Cakes (kwaresimal For Lent)

Make Maltese Almond Cakes (kwaresimal For Lent) at home with Flour Sifted, Sugar Up To, Cinnamon, Orange Extract, and Lemon Grated Rind Of. Serves 60. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 pc
• 2 pc
• 2 pc
• 1 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Toast the almonds on baking sheet for about 5 minutes at 400F. Reset the oven for 350F. Grind one-third of the almonds.

2. 2

   Mix the ground almonds with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Add the orange extract and the rinds.

4. 4

   Mix well.

5. 5

   Blend in the slivered almonds.

6. 6

   Gradually, add enough water to make a stiff dough (the dough will be sticky).

7. 7

   Form the dough into cake about 7 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick.

8. 8

   Bake for 35 minutes.

9. 9

   Optional: While they are still hot, brush the Kwaresimal with honey, and sprinkle with slivered toasted almonds.

10. 10

    Let the cakes cool for about 20 minutes, then with a serrated knife cut them into slices about 3/8 inch thick.

11. 11

    Variations: Here are a few of the classic variations

12. 12

    Hazelnuts can be substituted for the almonds.