
Brown Butter Pizzelle
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Delicate Italian cookies flavored with brown butter and perfect for a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 eggegg
- 6 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 1almond extract
- 100 gunsalted pistachios
- 150 mlmilk
- 50 gbrown butter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the pizzelle iron and dust it lightly with flour.
Tip: Optional: use a small amount of cornstarch if needed.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to use a clean whisk for accurate measurements.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, almond extract, and milk until well combined.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough, as it may become tough.
- 5
Add the pistachios and brown butter to the dough and mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the butter is melted and well incorporated into the dough.
- 6
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before proceeding.
Tip: This will allow the flour to hydrate and the dough to relax.
- 7
Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin sheet.
Tip: Use a pasta machine or a rolling pin to achieve the desired thickness.
- 8
Place a sheet of dough onto the pizzelle iron and cook for 30-60 seconds on each side.
Tip: Adjust the cooking time based on the temperature of your oven.
- 9
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and serve the pizzelle warm.
Tip: Optional: dust the pizzelle with powdered sugar before serving.
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