Florentine Slice Bars Recipes

FLORENTINE SLICE (BARS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 170°C Grease a 3 cm deep, 18cm x 28 cm(base) slab pan. Line the pan with baking paper.
• Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, whisk to aerate.
• Add the combined dried fruit, almons and cherries. Stir.
• In a small saucepan, combine the butter and honey. Stir over a low heat. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter melts. (this step can be done in the microwave if wished). Allow the butter to cool slightly.
• Add the butter mixture and the beaten egg to the fruit mixture. Mix until well combined.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth over the surface.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside in the pan to cool completely.
• Melt the chocolate and stir until smooth.
• Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled slice.
• Set the slice aside for 2 hours or until the chocolate has set.
• Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before cutting and serving.
• Makes 32 pieces.

FLORENTINE SLICE

Steps:

• Melt butter and sugar in a large saucepan.
• Remove from heat and add almonds, raisins and cherries.
• Sift flour and baking powder into the saucepan and mix until combined.
• Spread into a greased 20cm square shallow tin.
• Bake at 180C degrees for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked.
• Melt chocolate in microwave or over hot water.
• Drizzle over slice while still warm.
• Cut into sqaures or fingers while warm.