Amaretti biscuits

Ingredients

• unsalted butter , for greasing
• 4 large free-range egg whites
• 350 g caster sugar
• 350 g ground almonds
• 30 ml amaretto liqueur
• icing sugar

Description

1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC/gas 3, and grease and line two baking sheets.
2. In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until firm. Gently fold in the sugar, almonds and amaretto to make a smooth paste.
3. Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, place dollops of the mixture on the trays, 2cm apart.
4. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, before dusting with icing sugar.