Friand facts for kids
A blueberry friand
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| Type | Cake |
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| Main ingredients | Beurre noisette; almond flour, egg whites, sugar |
A friand is a delicious small cake. It is very popular in countries like Australia and New Zealand. This tasty treat is quite similar to a French cake called a financier.
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What is a Friand?
Friands are known for their special ingredients and shape.
Key Ingredients
The main ingredients that make a friand so good are:
- Almond flour (which is ground almonds)
- Egg whites
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Flavors and Shape
Friands often have extra flavors added to them. These can include:
These cakes are baked in small molds. The molds are usually oval or shaped like a tiny boat (this is called a barquette). French financiers, which are similar, usually do not have these extra flavorings.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The word friand comes from French. In French, a friand means 'a tasty thing'. However, in France, this word usually refers to a savory pastry. This pastry often has fillings like sausage, cheese, or herbs. These fillings are baked inside puff pastry. So, the word friand in French does not typically mean an almond cake. You can learn more about the word at the wiktionary entry for friand.
Images for kids
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A ham and cheese friand, which is a savory pastry in France.
