Alfajores by @_buonidea_

42 min

12 servings

๐Ÿงˆ

100 g

Butter

๐Ÿฌ

160 g

Sugar

๐Ÿฅš

1

Egg

๐Ÿฅš

1

Egg yolk

๐ŸŒพ

150 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ”

150 g

Potato starch

๐Ÿ‹

1

Lemon zest

๐Ÿฅ›

340 ml

Milk

๐Ÿฆ

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

๐Ÿซ™

Baking soda

๐Ÿฅฅ

Coconut

  1. Step
    • Butter
    • Sugar

    In a bowl, work the softened butter with the sugar until a smooth, even cream forms.

  2. Add
    • Egg yolk
    • Egg

    Add the egg yolk, then the whole egg, and whisk with electric beaters until the mixture is light and pale.

  3. Sift
    • Flour
    • Lemon zest

    In another bowl, sift the flour and potato starch, add the lemon zest and mix.

  4. Incorporate
    • Flour
    • Lemon zest
    • Butter

    Gradually incorporate the dry powders into the butter and egg mixture until a soft dough forms.

  5. Transfer

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, work it by hand, form a flat disc and let it rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

  6. Put
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract
    • Sugar

    For the dulce de leche, put the milk, vanilla extract, sugar and a pinch of baking soda in a saucepan.

  7. Cook
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract
    • Sugar

    Cook over low heat, stirring, until the cream becomes thick and amber-colored.

  8. Pour

    Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic film and let cool.

  9. Roll

    Roll out the dough to half a centimeter thick, cut out discs of about 4 cm and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  10. Bake

    Bake in a fan oven at 180ยฐC for 12 minutes, then let cool.

  11. Fill
    • Grated coconut

    Fill one biscuit with half a teaspoon of dulce de leche, close with another biscuit, and roll the edges in grated coconut.

Alfajores by @_buonidea_

42 min

12 servings

๐Ÿงˆ

100 g

Butter

๐Ÿฌ

160 g

Sugar

๐Ÿฅš

1

Egg

๐Ÿฅš

1

Egg yolk

๐ŸŒพ

150 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ”

150 g

Potato starch

๐Ÿ‹

1

Lemon zest

๐Ÿฅ›

340 ml

Milk

๐Ÿฆ

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

๐Ÿซ™

Baking soda

๐Ÿฅฅ

Coconut

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    In a bowl, work the softened butter with the sugar until a smooth, even cream forms.

    ๐ŸงˆButter
    ๐ŸฌSugar
    ๐ŸฅฃMixing bowl
  2. Step 2/11

    Add the egg yolk, then the whole egg, and whisk with electric beaters until the mixture is light and pale.

    ๐ŸฅšEgg yolk
    ๐ŸฅšEgg
    ๐ŸฅฃMixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„Whisk
  3. Step 3/11

    In another bowl, sift the flour and potato starch, add the lemon zest and mix.

    ๐ŸŒพFlour
    ๐Ÿฅ”Potato starch
    ๐Ÿ‹Lemon zest
    ๐ŸฅฃMixing bowl
    ๐ŸงบSifter
  4. Step 4/11

    Gradually incorporate the dry powders into the butter and egg mixture until a soft dough forms.

    ๐ŸŒพFlour
    ๐Ÿฅ”Potato starch
    ๐Ÿ‹Lemon zest
    ๐ŸงˆButter
    ๐ŸฌSugar
    ๐ŸฅšEgg
    ๐ŸฅšEgg yolk
    ๐ŸฅฃMixing bowl
  5. Step 5/11

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, work it by hand, form a flat disc and let it rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

  6. Step 6/11

    For the dulce de leche, put the milk, vanilla extract, sugar and a pinch of baking soda in a saucepan.

    ๐Ÿฅ›Milk
    ๐ŸฆVanilla extract
    ๐ŸฌSugar
    ๐Ÿซ™Baking soda
    ๐ŸฒSaucepan
  7. Step 7/11

    Cook over low heat, stirring, until the cream becomes thick and amber-colored.

    ๐Ÿฅ›Milk
    ๐ŸฆVanilla extract
    ๐ŸฌSugar
    ๐Ÿซ™Baking soda
    ๐ŸฒSaucepan
  8. Step 8/11

    Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic film and let cool.

    ๐ŸฅฃMixing bowl
    Plastic film
  9. Step 9/11

    Roll out the dough to half a centimeter thick, cut out discs of about 4 cm and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

    ๐Ÿฅ–Rolling pin
    ๐Ÿ”ชRound cutter
    ๐ŸณBaking tray
    ๐Ÿ“œParchment paper
  10. Step 10/11

    Bake in a fan oven at 180ยฐC for 12 minutes, then let cool.

    ๐ŸณBaking tray
  11. Step 11/11

    Fill one biscuit with half a teaspoon of dulce de leche, close with another biscuit, and roll the edges in grated coconut.

    ๐ŸฅฅGrated coconut
    ๐Ÿฅ„Spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Sweeteners, Eggs, Grains, Starches, Fruits, Flavorings, Leavening agents, Nuts

Ingredients

Butter, Sugar, Egg, Egg yolk, Flour, Potato starch, Lemon zest, Milk, Vanilla extract, Baking soda, Coconut

Notes

Butter (softened), Sugar (for the biscuits), Egg (whole egg), Lemon zest (grated zest of 1 lemon), Milk (for the dulce de leche), Baking soda (a pinch, no amount given), Coconut (for rolling the edges, no amount given, grated)

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Nut-Free, soy-free

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 26g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 0.7mg, Potassium: 90mg, Sodium: 60mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 70mcg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin D: 0.1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

42 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Whisk, Sifter, Rolling pin, Round cutter, Baking tray, Parchment paper, Saucepan, Plastic film, Spoon

Appliances

Oven, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Tea Time, Everyday Treat

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@_buonidea_

Origin

Cuisine

Argentinian, Latin American

Geographic

Argentina, South America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Crumbly, Sticky, Chewy

Flavors

Sweet, Caramel, Citrus, Vanilla, Coconut

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 4-5 days (store in an airtight container,layer between parchment paper to avoid sticking), freezer : 1 month (unfilled biscuits only, dulce de leche filling added after thawing,store in an airtight container), room temperature : 1-2 days (keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight, in an airtight container)