Panellets

Panellets are a classic Catalan sweet traditionally enjoyed during La Castanyada, a Catalonian festival that coincides with All Saints' Day. These delightful treats are made with a base of almond flour and sugar, and they are often decorated with pine nuts, almonds, coconut, or cocoa. Perfectly bite-sized, panellets are both delicious and easy to make, making them a beloved pastry for many.

Ingredients

🌰 250g almond flour, Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
🍬 180g granulated sugar, Domino Sugar
🥔 1 medium-sized potato, cooked and peeled
🥚 1 egg, Organic Valley Free Range Large Egg
🍋 Zest of half a lemon

🌲 Pine nuts, Diamond of California Pine Nuts
🥜 Chopped almonds, Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds
🥥 Shredded coconut, Baker's Angel Flake Sweetened Coconut
🍫 Cocoa powder, Hershey's Natural Unsweetened Cocoa

🥚 Egg white for sealing
🍳 Egg yolk for brushing on pine nut and almond-topped panellets

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, cooked potato mashed thoroughly, egg, and lemon zest. Mix until a smooth, homogenous dough forms.

2- Shape the Panellets:

• Divide the dough into small, even-sized balls, approximately the size of a walnut.

3- Decorate:

• For pine nut and almond panellets: Roll dough balls in the pine nuts or chopped almonds. Brush lightly with egg white before applying nuts for better adherence.
• For coconut panellets: Roll dough balls in shredded coconut.
• For cocoa panellets: Roll dough balls in cocoa powder.

4- Brush with Egg Yolk:

• Brush the tops of the pine nut and almond panellets with egg yolk. This will give them a nice golden finish once baked.

5- Bake:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Place the panellets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don't over-bake.

6- Cool and Serve:

• Allow to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve once completely cooled.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 20 panellets
Calories: Approximately 100 kcal per panellet
Proteins: 2g per panellet
Fats: 5g per panellet
Carbohydrates: 12g per panellet
Equipment: Mixing bowl, potato masher or fork, oven, LG Electronics Built-In Single Electric Wall Oven, parchment paper or baking sheet, wire rack for cooling

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the potato is completely mashed to avoid lumps in your dough.
• You can mix and match toppings or try other variations like glazed cherry halves or crushed hazelnuts.

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