How to Make Panforte
Assemble the items needed., Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF., Toast the almonds., Once cooled, place the toasted almonds in a heatproof bowl., Place the small saucepan on the heat source., Cook the syrup until it turns the soft ball stage., Pour the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble the items needed.
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Step 2: Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF.
Lay baking paper (parchment paper) across the baking pan.
You can also grease it if wished and add the paper over the top. , Use a grill or broiler.
The almonds should be toasted until they just turn golden in colour.
Set aside to cool. , Add the hazelnuts, mixed peel, candied pineapple, cocoa powder, flour and spices.
Mix well. , Pour in the honey and sugar.
Cook over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. , This means that a teaspoon of the syrup is soft and easily bent or pressed when dropped into cold water.
The colour should be golden to brown. , Mix well and move quickly to mix before the syrup hardens. , Press down evenly.
Keep working quickly as the mixture hardens the more it cools.
The surface should appear smooth. , Bake for 35 minutes.
Since this cake neither changes colour nor rises, you must keep an eye on the time to work out when it's ready.
Set the timer! , Leave to cool in the pan.
When it has cooled enough to firm up, remove from the tin and peel off the parchment paper.
Leave on a wire cooling rack to cool completely. , Slice into finger lengths or long triangles.
It is now ready to serve.
This makes an excellent gift when added to gift boxes suitable for food.
Alternatively, wrap an uncut circle of it in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. , -
Step 3: Toast the almonds.
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Step 4: Once cooled
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Step 5: place the toasted almonds in a heatproof bowl.
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Step 6: Place the small saucepan on the heat source.
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Step 7: Cook the syrup until it turns the soft ball stage.
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Step 8: Pour the syrup over the nut mixture in the bowl.
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Step 9: Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
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Step 10: Place into the oven to bake.
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Step 11: Remove from the oven.
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Step 12: Dust heavily with icing sugar (confectioners sugar).
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Step 13: Finished.
Detailed Guide
These are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
Lay baking paper (parchment paper) across the baking pan.
You can also grease it if wished and add the paper over the top. , Use a grill or broiler.
The almonds should be toasted until they just turn golden in colour.
Set aside to cool. , Add the hazelnuts, mixed peel, candied pineapple, cocoa powder, flour and spices.
Mix well. , Pour in the honey and sugar.
Cook over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. , This means that a teaspoon of the syrup is soft and easily bent or pressed when dropped into cold water.
The colour should be golden to brown. , Mix well and move quickly to mix before the syrup hardens. , Press down evenly.
Keep working quickly as the mixture hardens the more it cools.
The surface should appear smooth. , Bake for 35 minutes.
Since this cake neither changes colour nor rises, you must keep an eye on the time to work out when it's ready.
Set the timer! , Leave to cool in the pan.
When it has cooled enough to firm up, remove from the tin and peel off the parchment paper.
Leave on a wire cooling rack to cool completely. , Slice into finger lengths or long triangles.
It is now ready to serve.
This makes an excellent gift when added to gift boxes suitable for food.
Alternatively, wrap an uncut circle of it in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. ,
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