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Blueberry & Lemon Friands
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Blueberry & Lemon Friands

Blueberry & Lemon Friands is a classic Australian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Unsalted Butter, Icing Sugar, Flour, Almonds, Egg White, Unwaxed Lemon and Blackberries, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Australian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Anzac Biscuits.

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Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter100g
  • Icing Sugar125g
  • Flour25g
  • Almonds85g
  • Egg White3
  • Unwaxed Lemon1
  • Blackberries85g

Step-by-Step Instructions

11 steps

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Step 1šŸ”„ Preheat

Preheat the oven to fan 180C/conventional 200C/gas 6.

Step 2

Generously butter six non-stick friand or muffin tins.

Step 3

Melt the butter and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Sift the icing sugar and flour into a bowl.

Step 5šŸ„„ Mix

Add the almonds and mix everything between your fingers.

Step 6šŸ„„ Mix

Whisk the egg whites in another bowl until they form a light, floppy foam.

Step 7šŸ„„ Mix

Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, tip in the egg whites and lemon rind, then lightly stir in the butter to form a soft batter.

Step 8

Divide the batter among the tins, a large serving spoon is perfect for this job.

Step 9šŸ„§ Bakeā±ļø 15-20 minutes

Sprinkle a handful of blueberries over each cake and bake for 15-20 minutes until just firm to the touch and golden brown.

Step 10ā±ļø 5 minutes

Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack.

Step 11āœØ Serve

To serve, dust lightly with icing sugar.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Blueberry & Lemon Friands carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38Ā°Cā€“42Ā°C / 100Ā°Fā€“108Ā°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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