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Portuguese Olive Oil Biscuits
Portuguese olive oil biscuits (biscoitos de azeite) are traditional cookies made with olive oil, sugar, and cinnamon, shaped into 'S' shapes.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of cinnamon1/2 cup of olive oil (120 ml)1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon of sugar (120 g)4 eggs4 cups of all-purpose flour (500 g)Sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Beat 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the olive oil, continue beating, and gradually add the flour while beating continuously.
- Dust your hands with flour and roll the dough into small ropes.
- Shape them into fat "S" shapes (not flattened).
- Place the biscuits on a baking tray, lightly greased and dusted with flour.
- Brush them with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
Note: If you wish to store the biscuits, let them cool completely before placing them in an airtight container.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas Para Todos os Gostos
Posted by: Eddy
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