Matcha Florentine Brittle recipe using AJISAI / Matcha powder

Matcha Almond Florentine Brittle

NICOLEYONG93
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NIKO NEKO

As an interactive multimedia designer, Nicole's keen eye for visuals is translated into baking, one of her recent pastime pursuits that she picked up during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Since the reignition of her passion in baking and a bread-lover herself, she started to create her own recipes such as breads, desserts and drinks. Her recipes a must-try for anyone who wants to learn, as they are simple, down-to-earth and achieves that deliciously eye-catching result.

"What makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo."

Nicole / @nicoleyong93

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INTERVIEW WITH NICOLEYONG93

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started with creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetizing and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with Matcha Almond Florentine Brittle?

Almond Florentine is one of the easy-to-make but sweet and delicious traditional Chinese New Year snack which only needs 2 ingredients, sliced almond and Florentine powder. As I prefer savory treats over sweet ones, I decided to modify it with AJISAI / Matcha, salt and mandarin orange zest to enhance the savoriness and reduce the overall sweetness for this snack.

Why did you choose AJISAI / Matcha powder for this recipe?

AJISAI / Matcha has the toasted soybean-like notes and fragrant pistachio nuttiness which goes well with sliced almond, enhancing the overall umami and nuttiness of this snack. The slight bitterness from AJISAI / Matcha combined with mandarin orange zest help to bring down the sweetness of the Florentine.

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started with creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

How did you come up with Matcha Almond Florentine Brittle?

Almond Florentine is one of the easy-to-make but sweet and delicious traditional Chinese New Year snack which only needs 2 ingredients, sliced almond and Florentine powder. As I prefer savory treats over sweet ones, I decided to modify it with AJISAI / Matcha, salt and mandarin orange zest to enhance the savoriness and reduce the overall sweetness for this snack.

Why did you choose AJISAI / Matcha powder for this recipe?

AJISAI / Matcha has the toasted soybean-like notes and fragrant pistachio nuttiness which goes well with sliced almond, enhancing the overall umami and nuttiness of this snack. The slight bitterness from AJISAI / Matcha combined with mandarin orange zest help to bring down the sweetness of the Florentine.

RECIPE

Matcha Almond Florentine Brittle

BY @NICOLEYONG93

Serving: 10 x 14 inch
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min

Ingredients

1 tbsp AJISAI / Matcha powder
150g Sliced Almond
75g Florentine Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Sesame Seed
1 Mandarin Orange Zest
Some Coarse Salt (for sprinkle)

Method To Assemble

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line baking tray with silicon baking mat or non-stick baking paper.
In a bowl, combine together AJISAI / Matcha, Florentine powder, salt, sliced almond, sesame seed and mandarin orange zest.
Spread a thin layer of mixture onto the baking tray, around 10x14 inch. Sprinkle some coarse salt.
Bake for 7min. Baking time may vary depending on individual oven and the thickness of the Florentine mix.
Snap them apart with hand after cool for 5-10min.
Store in air-tight container.

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