Crunchy, rustic, and fragrant with aromatic herbs, the Savory Cantucci with Pecorino and Almonds are truly an irresistible snack. Perfect to accompany a cheese board, cold cuts, or a glass of wine, they are prepared in just a few minutes and bring a scent that speaks of home and conviviality.
I often make them for family and friends because they are a small great pleasure to share. A guaranteed success that turns every gathering into a special moment.
If you try making them, let me know, but be careful because one leads to another, and they will be gone before they even cool down.
Anna – lappetitovienmangiando
Below, I propose other savory biscuit recipes, as well as sweet cantucci you shouldn’t miss:
- Rest time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups type 2 flour
- 3 1/2 oz grated Pecorino Romano
- 3 1/2 oz almonds
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- to taste pepper
Tools
- 1 Baking sheet
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Preparation
Start preparing our recipe by coarsely chopping the peeled almonds and finely chopping sage and rosemary with a suitable knife. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the eggs with the salt.
Pour the type 2 flour into a large bowl, along with the instant yeast, chopped herbs, grated Pecorino Romano, and beaten eggs.
Mix all the ingredients well and finally incorporate the almonds. Turn the mixture onto the work surface and knead with your hands for a few minutes. After lining the baking sheet with parchment paper, we place our loaf (better two) on top and flatten it. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F and cook for 30 minutes.
After this time, remove it from the oven, let it rest for about ten minutes, and then slice it (the thickness of the slices will depend on the need of the moment). In this case, I divided each slice in two because I hadn’t flattened the loaf well. At this point, put everything back on the baking sheet and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, depending on how much browning you prefer. Finally, once cooked, place them on a wire rack to cool.
Now that our Savory Cantucci with Pecorino and Almonds are ready, let’s resist eating them immediately (really hard to resist) and store them in a glass jar or a tin container.
Tips, storage, and variations
The savory cantucci can be stored for up to 10 days in a glass jar or a tin box, in a cool, dry place.
They can also be frozen already sliced and baked: just heat them in the oven for a few minutes to make them fragrant again.
FAQ
Can I use another flour?
Yes, but type 2 flour gives a rustic texture
Can I use a food processor to knead?
Yes, with the paddle attachment, it only takes a few minutes to combine everything
Can I prepare them in advance?
Of course, they stay crunchy for several days and are also perfect as a gift in a clear bag with a ribbon
