Portuguese Simple (Beira Alta) Biscuits Recipe

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These Portuguese Beira Alta style biscuits (Biscoitos á moda da Beira Alta) are easy to make and delicious.

Info

Preparation time:

15 min

Cooking Time:

20 min

Ready In:

35 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

Posted by:

Edu

Posted in: Cookies

Mar 28, 2018

4 out of 5 with 9 ratings

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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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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