Cinnamon-Nut Crisps

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Cinnamon-Nut Crisps to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Cinnamon-Nut Crisps, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons water (2 to 3 tablespoons)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons very finely chopped nuts
• Sugar

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Heat oven to 375º

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Mix flour and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until particles are size of small peas

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until mixture almost cleans side of bowl

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Roll dough into rectangle, 15 × 10 inches, on lightly floured cloth-covered surface

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Spread butter over dough