Dulce de Leche Florentines

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent Florentines from sticking

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the granulated sugar and whisk until combined.

   Tip: Whisk until sugar is evenly distributed

3. 3

   Add the unsalted butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

   Tip: Use your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and unsalted milk until well combined.

   Tip: Whisk until the mixture is smooth

5. 5

   Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Use a stand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix the dough

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to a thickness of about 3mm.

   Tip: Use a pasta machine or a rolling pin to roll out the dough

7. 7

   Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.

   Tip: Cut out circles of dough about 5cm in diameter

8. 8

   Place the dough circles on the prepared baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Tip: Bake until the edges are lightly golden

9. 9

   Remove the Florentines from the oven and let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.

   Tip: Let the Florentines cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack

10. 10

    Transfer the Florentines to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Let the Florentines cool completely before filling and serving