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Covilhetes de Leite

Covilhetes de Leite

Definition of the geographical area of production: Graciosa Island, Azores.

Ingredients used: 500 g of sugar; 1 liter of milk; 8 egg yolks; 1 tea-spoon of flour; 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder; For the dough: 200 g flour; 1 tablespoon of lard; 1 tablespoon of butter; salt.

Preparation: Add the sugar with the milk and bring to low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. When the jam is very thick, remove it from the heat, let it cool and add the egg yolks, cinnamon and flour dissolved in a little cold milk. In the meantime, a well-crafted tender dough has already been prepared and left to rest. Roll out very thinly and greased muffin molds are lined with the dough. Fill with dulce de leche and bake in a medium oven until golden brown.

Source: Federação Portuguesa das Confrarias Gastronómicas