The traditional snacks from Córdoba are well known for their waffle shape. They are stuffed with the dulce de leche and usually covered with a light glaze.
for 4 portions
125 g. | FLOUR 0000 |
5 g. | AMMONIUM BAKING SODA |
5 units | YOLKS |
20 g. | SUGAR |
10 cc. | GRAPPA OR ALCOHOL |
Filling
350 g. | DULCE DE LECHE |
Sugar topping
200 g. | ICING SUGAR |
5 cc. | LEMON JUICE |
20 cc. | HOT WATER |
Make a crown with dry elements. Place yolks and alcohol in center, gather all the preparation, wrinkle the mass and make it homogeneous during 3 minutes, then knead till it gets flat. Let the mass rest during 15 minutes. Stretch with a stick till getting a width of 3 ml., pass though a cutter and get the pieces giving them a classic shape to the snack, bake at 180°C. Cool down and fill, cover with the sugar topping.
In this region, a thick dulce de leche is produced, ideal to enjoy in a spoonful or as a filling of alfajores and other candies. This sweet snack called “colaciones”, are pastries whose origin are convents, and are still produced.
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