These are traditional Greek shortbread which are so delicious and addictive.

Although they are made at any time throughout the year they traditionally made at Christmas

I Have made these hudres of times

makes approx 24 to 30

Ingredients


125g blanched almonds
1 teaspoon oil
250g unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 egg yolk
375g / 2 2/3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking flour ( make sure it's still fresh)
Around 1/4 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoon ouzo optional

Method

Preheat oven 180°C 160 fan forced
1. Coat almonds in the oil and roast in oven 5 to 10 minutes Or until lightly golden brown, then crush.

2. Melt butter in saucepan until it has just melted . Remove from heat and cool.

3. Beat butter well, add 4 tablespoon icing sugar, ouzo and vanilla essence and beat.

4. Add egg and almonds, mix well, gradually add sifted flour and baking powder.

5. Knead mixture lightly, mould dough into half moon shapes.

6. Place on a tray that has been lined with baking paper. Bake in the oven 180 °C for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Allow to cool on trays for 2 to 3 minute moves Remove from tray and place on either another piece of baking paper or waxed paper which has been lightly dusted with icing sugar.

8. While still warm sift icing sugar over biscuits making sure they are well covered. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container
I add more sifted icing sugar before serving