Brazilian recipe
Sweet Cassava Starch Biscuits (Biscoito de polvilho doce)
Crispy and traditional cassava starch biscuits, an ideal accompaniment for a fresh cup of tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet cassava starch
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 whole eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 whole eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
Where to find ingredients
Cassava starch (often labelled as tapioca flour or starch) can be found in the baking or specialty flour aisles of major supermarkets. Desiccated coconut is available in the baking ingredients section of local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Place the sweet cassava starch, sugar, margarine, eggs, and desiccated coconut into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and knead by hand until a smooth, uniform dough is formed.
- Grease a baking sheet with a thin layer of fat.
- Shape portions of the dough into small balls.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.
- Place into a preheated oven set to a medium temperature.
- Bake until the biscuits develop a light golden hue.
Observations
These biscuits are a staple for afternoon tea time. The preparation is straightforward, yielding a generous batch of biscuits with a distinctively delicate texture and a delightful flavour that pairs perfectly with a warm beverage.
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