Very simple but very yummy. This recipe requires only two bowls, a set of scales and a fork! No frantic whisking or precarious folding, you just need to know how to stir.
You can sub in any type of fruit realistically. I just had some frozen berries in the freezer and so took them out last night to defrost, before putting them in this recipe. These friands are a perfect size and basically only contain almonds. Everyone in my household loves them and they look gorgeous as well!
Happy baking :)
Timings: 20 minutes prep + 25 minutes cooking
Ingredients
65g plain flour, plus extra for the muffin tins
100g ground almonds
165g icing sugar, sifted
1/2 tsp almond extract
6 egg whites
115g unsalted butter, melted
12 berries (raspberries/blackberries/blueberries/currants work best)
Method
Mix together the flour, ground almonds, icing sugar and a good pinch of salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, use a fork to combine the egg whites and almond extract. Slowly mix the egg whites into the bowl of dry ingredients, using the fork. Mix in the melted butter until just combined.
Brush the holes of a 12-hole muffin tin with extra butter, then add 1/2 spoonful of flour into each and tip around the holes until it is fully covered in flour. Transfer the batter into a measuring jug and pour evenly into the muffin holes. Put a blackberry or another type of berry on top of each (no need to push into the mixture as the fruit will sink anyway during cooking). Bake for 20-25 minutes, until just golden. Leave in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool - you may need a table knife to ease them out, just be gentle.
And voila! 12 beautifully delicious berry friands.
RECIPE: Waitrose Aug 2018
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