Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in
Cookie Recipes
Portuguese Simple Beira Alta Biscuits Recipe
These Portuguese simple Beira Alta biscuits recipe (Biscoitos á moda da Beira Alta), is easy to make and delicious.
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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 *
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Scrumptious Portuguese Línguas de Gato Recipe
Who remembers these scrumptious Portuguese línguas de gato (cat tongue cookies), from back home? I loved these as a child.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Madeira Island Honey Cookies (Broas de Mel) Recipe
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 |
Yum and Easy Portuguese Olive Oil Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make these yum and easy Portuguese olive oil cookies (biscoitos de azeite saborosos).
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
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