Carquinyolis (Catalan almond biscuits)

Directions

1. Combine the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. ≈ 4 min
2. Combine the egg, sugar, and lemon zest. ≈ 4 min
3. Whip until a very light and airy consistency is achieved. ≈ 4 min
4. Combine the flour and almonds with the egg mixture to form a dough. ≈ 4 min
5. Shape the dough into two flat sausages, about 6 x 3 cm in size, on a griddle covered with parchment paper. ≈ 3 min
6. Brush the dough with the beaten egg. ≈ 4 min
7. Bake in the oven at a moderate temperature (180 °C) for 25 minutes. ⏱ 25 min
8. While the dough is still warm, cut it into thin slices, about 1 cm thick. ≈ 8 min
9. Arrange the slices on a griddle, making sure they don’t touch each other. ≈ 3 min
10. Bake them for another 5 minutes in the oven to crisp up the surface. ⏱ 5 min
11. Let it cool before eating. ⏱ ≈ 20 min