Light & Crispy Florentines

Directions

1. 1
   [To make the cookie dough] Combine the vegetable oil and milk in a bowl along with the sugar and salt and mix well.
2. 2
   Add the cake flour and gently mix in.
3. 3
   Once the moisture has been incorporated into the dough has, put it into a plastic bag.
4. 4
   (Depending on the temperature and humidity, the dough might become a bit crumbly or powdery, but don't worry.)
5. 5
   Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, then let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Fold the dough lengthwise, then width-wise, and roll it out.
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   Repeat this step 3 or more times until the dough is even, then roll out into a 3-mm thick rectangle.
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   Evenly pierce the dough in several places with a fork.
9. 9
   Bake in an oven preheated to 160C for 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Once the middle has has browned, it's ready.
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    (I use a gas oven.)
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    Leave to cool on a wire rack.
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    [To make the almond praline:] Mix the caramel syrup and milk together well, then quickly stir in the almonds.
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    Pour the mixture over the cookie dough and evenly spread it out.
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    Bake in a 160C oven for 15 more minutes.
16. 16
    Trim off the rough edges of the dough and slice into your preferred shapes to complete.
17. 17
    I usedto make the caramel syrup.
18. 18
    Refer to Steps 14 and 15 of that recipe.
19. 19
    [To make simple caramel:] 40 g sugar, 40 ml water, 40 ml milk.
20. 20
    Boil everything together in a saucepan or microwave.
21. 21
    [To make caramel when making these a gift:] 20 g sugar, 30 g honey, 10 g vegetable oil, 70 ml milk.
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    Boil everything together in a saucepan or microwave.