White Chocolate Friands

Instructions

1. 1

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

   Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add melted butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and almond extract.

   Tip: Make sure to whisk until smooth and well combined.

5. 5

   Add the egg mixture to the dough and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

   Tip: This will help the dough relax and make it easier to work with.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm.

   Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve a uniform thickness.

8. 8

   Cut the dough into small squares, about 5cm (2 inches) on each side.

   Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into uniform squares.

9. 9

   Spoon a small amount of white chocolate chips onto one half of each square, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.

   Tip: Use a small spoon to portion out the white chocolate chips.

10. 10

    Fold the other half of the dough square over the white chocolate and press the edges to seal.

    Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.

11. 11

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

    Tip: Make sure to leave enough space for the friands to spread slightly during baking.

12. 12

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

    Tip: Keep an eye on the friands during the last 5 minutes of baking, as they can go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.