A modern smaller version of the Austrian Linnser Torte, a traditional pastry with a nutty shortcrust and chocolate fillling.
Dough:
Butter 340g
Sugar 248g
Salt 2g
Whole eggs 85g
Hazelnut flour 170g
Pastry flour 311g
Cocoa Rouge 90g
Baking powder 7g
Nib Sugar:
Cocoa Nibs 250g
Granulated sugar 250g
Dough Method:
Blend butter, sugar and salt.
Add eggs.
Add sifted dry ingredients
Chill, roll out to 3 mm. Cut into 60mm circles, half with a center hole.
Lightly egg wash and sprinkle with nib sugar.
Bake 325F for about 12 minutes
Nib Sugar Method:
Grind in a food processor until finely ground.
Sift. Reserve.