First day of summer vacation

I am very happy that I am almost finished my culinary arts studies. Today is my first day of summer break and I am getting prepared for my internship in Paris! I am really looking forward to working at the Lido on the avenue de Champs-Elysées for the summer! In the meantime, I am contacting my friends and family before I leave. Last night I had a craving for some "Financiers". They are delicious little almond cakes, I do not have the right molds, but I decided to use some mini-muffin tins to bake these wonderful little cakes. They are easy to make and scrumptious for breakfast or tea. I have translated the recipe for anyone that wishes to try them.

Financiers:

Ingredients:
40 grams all-purpose flour
40 grams almond powder
110 grams icing sugar
4 egg whites (120 grams)
pinch of salt
60 grams of unsalted butter
1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier or other Orange liquer

Instructions:

1. In a bowl mix together and sift the flour, powdered almonds and icing sugar.

2. Whip the butter until it is creamy. Whisk together the egg whites and the salt until lightly foamy. Incorporate the egg whites to the dry mixture above. Add the creamed butter and the Grand Marnier or other Orange liquer. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes.

3. Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius (400 Farenheit). Grease some mini muffin tins or "financier" tins. Bake the mini muffins for 10 to 12 minutes and the traditional "financier" tins for 15 to 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

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