Maple Friands

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and maple syrup until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.

   Tip: Don't overmix.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until it becomes smooth and pliable.

7. 7

   Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3mm (1/8 inch) and use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.

8. 8

   Gather the scraps, re-roll the dough, and cut out additional circles.

   Tip: Make sure to cut the dough evenly so that the friands cook evenly.

9. 9

   Place the friands on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

   Tip: Keep an eye on them after 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Allow the friands to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Let them cool completely before serving.