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a_boleyn

Florentines - version #2 (Food Network)

Oct 21, 2013 19:32

Even though my last (first) florentine attempt was successful in terms of flavour, appearance and ease of technique, it did not do what I was aiming for when I was looking for THE florentine recipe of my dreams. So, today, when I didn't get a supply job and had a free afternoon to play, I gave my second possible florentine recipe a try.

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anonymous October 21 2013, 23:48:22 UTC

They do look VERY good! How would I eat them - probably one after the other and then regret it !! Claire

a_boleyn October 21 2013, 23:53:51 UTC

LOL

I was tempted to eat ... many. But I only had 2. One of them cracked when I was removing it from the metal tube as I didn't realize how fragile it was. And the other one got distorted as I was putting the tray down on a crowded area so I HAD to eat it cause it was imperfect.

By the way, you can make them gluten free by replacing the all purpose flour with rice flour. I'm going to add that info to the post.

anonymous October 22 2013, 03:41:14 UTC

These look very good. They've turned out so well. I haven't attempted these yet as I'm a bit afraid to. They look a little like brandy snaps only lighter in colour. I think I'd coat them in chocolate and fill with cream, just as you suggest xx http://hotlyspiced.com

a_boleyn October 22 2013, 03:46:45 UTC

I was afraid to try florentines for a long time but I finally got my nerve up and went for it. Luckily even my first try was a success.

anonymous October 22 2013, 09:06:28 UTC

They look beautiful. There are almond biscuits sold in France which have exactly the same shape (I think they are formed the same way). Sissi

a_boleyn October 22 2013, 09:19:14 UTC

They're tasty little crunchy morsels. I've recently seen a version made with ground walnuts. I'm sure any nut would work ... pistachios, cashews. Even pine nuts.

spikesgirl58 October 22 2013, 11:37:04 UTC

These look fabulous. I've always been a little afraid to try these, mostly because of a really bad experience at trying to make fortune cookies.

Hmm, I'd probably go au natural with them as you did. I love crunchy cookies!

a_boleyn October 22 2013, 12:48:15 UTC

Tuiles/fortune cookies ... sometimes I'm curious about trying to make them myself.

The first version with cranberries and chocolate coating were nice but these were good as well.

spikesgirl58 October 22 2013, 13:56:57 UTC

We are trying to think of something different to serve with dessert for Saturday night (btw, went with the mushroom and fennel - it was fabulous!). I might suggest these to Chris.

a_boleyn October 22 2013, 14:07:57 UTC

They're quite easy to make with simple ingredients and you can turn the flat circles into cigars and fill them with whipped cream, cut them into shapes ie hearts with cookie cutters and dip them into melted chocolate, use 2 florentines to make ice cream sandwiches etc. Or just crumble them and sprinkle them over ice cream as a garnish.

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anonymous October 22 2013, 14:56:21 UTC

Zsuzsa here

These are absolutely perfect Maria. I haven't had these for years. My daughter used to make them for us. She would fill them with whipped cream and dip the ends in melted chocolate. You really can't eat more than one of these they are so rich. But now she is working full time, working on her master's, has a husband and a 10 year old. These days she looks to me for muffins and cookies. I may surprise her with a batch for Christmas.

a_boleyn October 22 2013, 18:37:36 UTC

They were surprisingly easy to make. I think she'd enjoy the treat as she's so busy herself.