Treacle Cantuccini
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle cantuccini are a wonderful treat I've been making for years, and honestly, they're so simple you'll wonder why you haven't tried them sooner. The dark, molassy sweetness of treacle gives these Italian style biscuits a rich depth that's absolutely addictive, while the cinnamon and cocoa add warmth and complexity. Best of all, the whole process takes just under an hour from start to finish, making them perfect for when you want homemade biscuits without spending half your day in the kitchen. Plus, the treacle provides slow release energy and natural minerals, so you can feel a bit better about enjoying these crispy, dunking worthy delights with your tea or coffee.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 120 mltreacle
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieceeggs
- 50 mlmilk
- 50 graisins
- 5 gcinnamon powder
- 20 ggolden caster sugar
- 10 gcocoa powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
Add the treacle, granulated sugar, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
- 4
Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually add the milk, beating until the mixture forms a dough.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Stir in the raisins, cinnamon powder, and golden caster sugar.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of spices to your liking.
- 7
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log.
Tip: Make sure the edges are smooth and even.
- 8
Roll each log in the cocoa powder to coat. Place the cantuccini on the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Make sure they are not touching each other.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cantuccini are firm to the touch.
Tip: Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
- 10
Serve warm, dust with more cocoa powder if desired.
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