Vegan cantucci

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Spread the almonds on a tray.

2. Step 2

   Approx. 5 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 200°C. Remove, allow the almonds to cool slightly.

3. Step 3

   Place the margarine in a bowl, beat in the sugar, almond milk, orange zest and salt. Combine the flour and baking powder, add to the mixture along with the almonds, mix together to form a soft dough.

4. Step 4

   Halve the dough. On a floured surface, shape into 2 rolls (each approx. 3 cm in diameter). Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure they are well spaced out. Flatten slightly. Brush the rolls with almond milk, sprinkle with sugar.

5. Step 5

   Approx. 30 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 200°C. Remove, allow the rolls to cool a little, then cut at a slight angle into slices approx. 1 cm thick. Return the cantucci to the baking tray, bake for a further 10 mins. Remove from the oven, leave the cantucci to cool on a rack.