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About the recipe
Broas de mel appear on many Portuguese tables, especially during festive seasons.
The honey and spices create a warm aroma, while the olive oil gives the dough personality.
Ingredients
- 350 g of flour
- 150 g of honey
- 100 g brown sugar
- 80 ml of mild olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Cinnamon and fennel
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Nuts (optional)
Method
- Heat honey, sugar and olive oil until dissolved.
- Leave to cool slightly.
- Mix the flour, spices and baking powder.
- Add eggs and syrup.
- Shape the mixture into small broas.
- Bake until set.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Do not overheat the honey.
- The dough becomes easier to shape after resting.
- Spices must be balanced.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Mild molasses can replace some of the honey.
- Chopped chestnuts can be added to the dough.
Pairing
Herbal tea, coffee or Madeira wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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