Sure thing! Here’s a delightful recipe for Friands that will surely tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family. These delightful little treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply craving something sweet and satisfying. Let’s get baking!
Friands
Recipe Overview:
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 16 friands
- Calories per serving: 178.3
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 5 egg whites
- 180g raspberries, rhubarb, or blueberries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
- Grated rind of 2 lemons, oranges, or mandarins (optional)
- Melted marmalade for glaze (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (or 390°F). Ensure the oven rack is placed in the center position.
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Prepare your moulds: Lightly grease 12 friand moulds. If you don’t have friand moulds, muffin tins can be used as a substitute.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar and plain flour. Stir well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
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Add wet ingredients: Pour in the melted unsalted butter and egg whites into the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
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Fill the moulds: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared friand moulds, filling each about three-quarters full.
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Bake: Place the filled moulds in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them – they’re ready when the tops have started to crack and the edges are golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the friands from the oven and allow them to cool in the moulds for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them onto a wire cake rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Dust the cooled friands with a generous sprinkle of icing sugar just before serving.
Variations:
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Fruit Toppings: Before baking, you can top each friand with fresh raspberries, rhubarb slices, or blueberries for an extra burst of flavor.
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Citrus Twist: Add 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds and the grated rind of 2 lemons, oranges, or mandarins to the dry ingredients for a zesty citrusy kick.
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Glaze: If you’ve added citrus to the mixture, you can brush the cooked friands with a glaze of melted marmalade while they’re cooling for an extra glossy finish and added sweetness.
Serving Suggestions:
These delightful Friands are best enjoyed on the day they are made, alongside a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea. They make for a delightful addition to brunch gatherings, afternoon tea parties, or as a sweet treat to indulge in any time of the day.
So go ahead, whip up a batch of these delectable Friands, and watch as they disappear within minutes, leaving behind nothing but smiles and satisfied taste buds! 🧁✨
