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Pistachio Biscuits (kulcha pista)

Buttery shortbread-style biscuits where crushed pistachios add a green, slightly crunchy note. They are delicate and very fragrant.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Finely chop half of the pistachios with a knife or in a blender.
  2. Mix the flour, icing sugar, vanilla, salt and chopped pistachios.
  3. Add the soft butter and work it with your fingertips until the texture is sandy.
  4. Incorporate the egg yolk and form a smooth dough.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  7. Shape small balls, flatten them slightly and press a whole pistachio on top.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

Variations and tips

Cardamom version. Add a pinch of ground cardamom to the dough for a more aromatic taste.

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