Amaretti biscuits

Ingredients

• 340g/12oz ground almonds

• 340g/12oz caster sugar

• 4 eggs, whites only

• 30ml/1fl oz amaretto liquor

• butter, for greasing

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.

2. In a large bowl beat the egg whites until firm.

3. Mix the sugar and the almonds gently into it.

4. Add the amaretto liquor and fold in gently until you have a smooth paste.

5. Place some baking parchment on a baking sheet lightly brushed with butter.

6. Using a teaspoon place small heaps of the mixture approximately 2cm/¾in apart. as they will expand whilst cooking.

7. Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.