Honey Friands

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent the pastry from sticking.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk to combine.

3. 3

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

   Tip: Be careful not to overwork the dough.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, almond milk, honey, and melted butter.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

5. 5

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

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

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

   Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.

7. 7

   Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.

   Tip: Gather the scraps, re-roll the dough, and cut out more circles.

8. 8

   Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1cm of space between each friand.

   Tip: Brush the tops with a little extra honey for extra sweetness.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

   Tip: Keep an eye on them after 15 minutes to prevent burning.

10. 10

    Allow the friands to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

    Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.