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Blueberry & Lemon Friands
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas 6. Generously butter six non-stick friand or muffin tins.
Step 2
Melt the butter and set aside to cool.
Step 3
Sift the icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the ground almonds and mix together with your fingers.
Step 4
Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until they form a light, floppy foam.
Step 5
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. Tip in the whisked egg whites and the lemon zest, then lightly stir in the cooled melted butter to form a soft batter.
Step 6
Divide the batter among the six tins. Sprinkle a handful of blueberries over each tin.
Step 7
Bake for 15–20 minutes until just firm to the touch and golden-brown.
Step 8
Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Dust lightly with icing sugar to serve.