Brown Butter Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about these Brown Butter Florentines is how quickly they come together. In just forty five minutes from start to finish, you'll have these gorgeous, savory crackers that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. The star here is really the brown butter, which gives everything this nutty, toasted flavor that makes people ask for your secret. Fresh spinach isn't just delicious in these, it's packed with iron and nutrients, so you can feel good about what you're eating. They're perfect for entertaining or snacking, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already in your pantry right now.
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Ingredients
- 400butter
- 200 freshspinach(chopped)
- 100 gratedparmesan(dried)
- 250 all-purposeflour(apart)
- 2eggs
- 10 tablespoonsalt
- 5 tablespoonblack pepper
- 30 tablespoonolive oil
- 150 tablespoonwater
- 20 choppedparsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Continue cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 4
Add the chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 5
Gradually pour the browned butter into the dough mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Tip: If the dough seems too dry, add a little water. If it's too wet, add a little more flour.
- 6
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape each piece into a florentine biscuit.
Tip: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.
- 7
Drizzle the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Tip: Bake the biscuits for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Serve the florentine biscuits warm with your favorite sauce.
Tip: Enjoy!
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