Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in
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Portuguese Simple Beira Alta Biscuits
These Portuguese simple Beira Alta biscuits recipe (Biscoitos á moda da Beira Alta) is easy to make and delicious.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
2 and 1/4 lbs of flour2 cups of sugar6 eggs1 cup of milk1/2 cup of olive oil3 tablespoons of brandy1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon of baking soda
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Preparation
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Mix well, make a hole in the middle and add the remaining ingredients and mix until the consistency is a bit hard.
- Add spoonfuls on the baking sheet dusted with flour (keep them separated because they will get bigger).
- Brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon (to taste).
- Bake at 180°C or 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Lidia Picard *
Portuguese Pumpkin Cookies
Portuguese pumpkin cookies recipe (receita de bolinhos de abóbora), are soft, spiced treats made with pumpkin purée, often flavored with cinnamon.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft banana chocolate chip cookies have a cakelike texture and lots of flavor that everyone seem to love.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Portuguese Sugar Cookies
This Azorean recipe for sugar cookies (bolachas de açucar) from the island of Sao Miguel is easy to make and is a wonderful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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