Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in
Cookie Recipes
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 *
Posted by: Eddy
Cristina's Portuguese Egg Yolk Cookies
Cristina's Portuguese egg yolk cookies recipe (receita de bolinhos de gema), rich, tender treats made with egg yolks, sugar, flour, and often flavored with lemon.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Gorete's Meringue Cookies
Gorete's meringue cookies are light and tasty, if you like them chewy, bake at 200°F for approx. 40 minutes or until firm to the touch.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Madeira Broas de Mel
These Madeira Island honey cookies (Broas de Mel) make a great treat and are especially popular during the Christmas holidays.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
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