Friands of Love

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Megann's Kitchen

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:: I just love Friands - because of their name, they make me think of my friends & the people that I love in life. I have continued to make these gorgeous treats time & time again just adoring the simplicity of them. They can come in the guise of blueberry as well.

Friands of Love

Ingredients

125g butter
1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
1 cup almond meal
1 1/2 cups icing sugar sifted
3/4 cup plain flour sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
5 egg whites of large eggs
1 punnet of fresh berries

Method

Preheat your oven 180°C (350°F)
Pre-prepare by greasing & flouring a friand or muffin tin (this time I chose a heart shaped silicone mould). Place the butter & vanilla over low heat, melting it & allowing it to bubble until it starts to go just golden in colour. Set aside to cool slightly
Place almond meal, icing sugar, flour & baking powder in a bowl & stir to combine. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in the egg whites, and stir until just combined
Add the melted butter mixture & fold again until just mixed in
Spoon approx 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each prepared mould, then place chosen berries on top by gently pushing them in until they are just poking up from the mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Tips & Hints

Megann's Kitchen Notes :: Makes approximately 10 gorgeous, large friands, To Serve: Simply dust with icing sugar. :: For an extra indulgence, I sometimes like to warm them & add a dollop of double cream :: As mentioned, you can choose any berry that you like! I have used blueberries, strawberries & raspberries all successfully. You could also try blackberries or peaches. :: Whenever you have leftover eggwhites, friends are a great solution. Eggwhites can keep up to two weeks in the fridge if in a sealed container. Alternatively, label & freeze. :: For more essential top Megann's Kitchen advice & some great kid friendly options, follow onto the Megann's Kitchen web site at megannskitchen.blogspot.com.au ::