How to Make Tuiles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 240ºC/475ºF/gas 9.

   Cover a baking tray (sheet) with parchment paper.
   
   Or, you can butter a tray.
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   Step 2: Place the sugars

   Add the eggs and whisk together. , If using, add the almonds now. , Place on the baking tray.
   
   Repeat across the tray, leaving plenty of room between each biscuit to spread. , Shake off the water.
   
   Use the back of the fork to press down gently on the batter dollops to help them spread a little. , Bake for around 4 minutes.
   
   The tuiles are ready when the edges turn a golden brown.
   
   The centre should stay white. , While still hot, bend each biscuit over the rolling pin (or a clean bottle).
   
   Biscuits will probably break while you attempt this.
   
   You need to learn the fine timing of leaving the baked biscuits on the tray for a few seconds, then quickly turning them into curled biscuits.
   
   The biscuits can also be pressed into little moulds for different shapes, such as a basket to be filled with berries. , When cooled, they will harden into the curled shape.
   
   Serve with dessert or as a treat filled with whipped cream.
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   Step 3: flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Blend in the melted butter.

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   Step 5: Pick up a teaspoon of the batter.

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   Step 6: Dip a fork into cold water.

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   Step 7: Place in the oven.

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   Step 8: Remove from the oven.

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   Step 9: Set the curved biscuits aside to cool.

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