The cantucci with dried figs, almonds and walnuts are a delightful variation of one of the most beloved symbols of the Tuscan confectionery tradition. Crispy, golden, and fragrant cookies, perfect for dipping in a glass of Vin Santo, as tradition dictates, or enjoyed with a cup of tea or a good coffee. I wanted to try a more autumnal version by enriching them with dried figs, almonds and walnuts, and the result is even more delicious and aromatic: a reinterpretation that wins you over at the first bite.
Cantucci are simple, modest sweets but rich in flavor, made with just a few genuine ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs, with which a loaf is first baked whole and then cut. This double baking process, known as “bis-cuitation,” gives cantucci their unmistakable crunchiness.
Cantucci can be baked either in a Air Fryer or in an oven
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 14 cantucci
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All Seasons
Ingredients
Ingredients for 14 cantucci
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 lemon (edible zest)
- 1 tsp baking powder (or ammonium bicarbonate)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 oz almonds
- 3/4 oz dried figs
- 3/4 oz walnuts
Tools
Recommended Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
Steps
How to Make Cantucci with Dried Figs, Almonds, and Walnuts
Prepare the nuts in a bowl, then add to the dough, chopping only the dried figs into cubes
In another bowl, mix the egg with sugar, salt, and grated lemon zest
Add flour and baking powder or ammonium bicarbonate and mix with your hands
Add the nuts and knead again
Transfer the dough onto a work surface or a floured sheet of parchment paper and form a loaf about 1.5 inches wide
Preheat the air fryer for 2/3 minutes and transfer the loaf onto the rack or tray
Bake at 320°F for about 10/12 minutes on the bake or air fry setting
Take out the loaf and cut it into slices about 3/4 to 1 inch
Return to the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes on each side at 320°F
Let your cantucci cool and enjoy them!
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Storage of Cantucci with Dried Figs, Almonds, and Walnuts
Store the cantucci in an airtight or tin container; they will remain crisp for about a week.
Oven Baking of Cantucci with Dried Figs, Almonds, and Walnuts
Bake the loaf after preheating the oven to 350°F for 15/18 minutes. Once the first baking is complete, cut it into slices and continue baking for 4 minutes on each side at 350°F.
