Amaretti

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/
  350°F/Gas mark 4.
• Put the almonds in a mortar, and
  add 100g/4oz of the sugar little
  by little, pounding constantly with
  the pestle.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold
  in the remaining sugar, and add
  the almonds.
• Cut ribbons of greaseproof paper
  5cm/2in wide, and put on a
  baking tray. Spoon teaspoonfuls of
  the mixture on, about 2cm/3⁄4in
  apart. Sprinkle with sugar and
  bake for 20 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly, then lift off
  the greaseproof paper and cool on
  a wire rack. Serve with espresso
  coffee at the end of a meal.