a traditional maltese easter recipe. for the pastry 800g self raising flour 240g sugar 240g...
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A traditional Maltese Easter recipe
For the pastry
800g Self raising flour
240g sugar
240g margarine
grated lemon or orange peel
4 eggs
vanilla
Filling
400g. Almonds
200g sugar
2 egg whites
Almond essence
Some water or orange juice
Ingredients
Figolli is a traditional Maltese Easter sweet
The ingredients for the pastry
Rub in margarine and flour together
Add the sugar and lemon peel.
Add the eggs and vanilla.
Form the pastry into a ball using cold milk or water. Leave to stand for 1 hour.
Ingredients for filling
Mix almonds and sugar together.
Beat the egg whites and add to the mixture.
Add the essence and mix together. Add some water or orange juice.
The pastry and filling
Roll out the dough.
Cut out shapes.
Fill with almond filling.
Cover with another cut out shape.
Cut various shapes.
Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes.
Cover with chocolate icing.