AL N4U GUEST HOUSE FLORENCE

CHOOSE A REGION OF ITALY

For 4 servings:

• 2 cups blanched ground almonds
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 drops almond extract
• Extra powdered sugar for rolling in

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepared almond "flour" or "meal" is available online from Bob's Red Mill and Whole Food Market. If you grind your own almonds, I recommend a Swiss nut grinder, and there is one by Zylos that's fabulous. Combine the almond "flour" with the baking powder, powdered sugar, and flour. Beat the egg whites until stiff and mix into th ... continue