How to Make Lemon and Cinnamon Palmiers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Overlap the two sheets of pastry together and press to make one large sheet.

   Turn the pastry around and start from the other edge, folding into the middle.
   
   Alternatively, for rounder palmier, roll each side inwards to meet in the middle. , Ensure that the pastry middle spirals are looking upwards so they spread evenly. , Serve warm, with tea, coffee or as a dessert with ice-cream.
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   Step 2: Spread the sugar

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   Step 3: cinnamon and lemon zest evenly across the surface and press gently into the pastry.

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   Step 4: Start from the one edge and fold the pastry in 5 cm / 2 inch folds

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   Step 5: meeting in the middle.

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   Step 6: Slice into 2 cm (or 4/5th of an inch) wide portions and place on the baking sheet on a biscuit tray with at least 10 cm or 4 inch gaps to allow for expansion .

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   Step 7: Bake in a preheated 175 C / 345 for 10-15 minutes or until puffed and golden.

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