Dulce de leche alfajores are a beloved traditional treat in Ecuador and all of Latin America. Its delicate dough combines with the rich flavor of dulce de leche in a divine bite. Perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying at any time of day. Irresistible.
The Alfajores recipe involves sifting and mixing flour, baking powder, and cornstarch.
Then, margarine, egg yolk, and vanilla essence are beaten, incorporating the flour mixture and powdered sugar to achieve a smooth dough.
The dough is rolled out, cut into circles, baked until golden, then filled with dulce de leche and enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Alfajores
Ingredients
1 cup of Flour
4 tablespoons of Cornstarch
½ cup of Margarine
2 Egg yolks
½ cup of Powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of Baking powder
1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence
Preparation
Step 1 : The recipe begins by sifting and mixing the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch.
Step 2 : In another bowl, beat the margarine, egg yolks, and vanilla essence at medium speed for 3 minutes.
Step 3 : Then, incorporate the flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar into the mixture until a smooth and homogeneous dough is obtained.
Step 4 : Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles, using cookie cutters if desired.
Step 5 : Bake the dough circles at a moderate temperature for approximately 10 minutes, until slightly golden.
Step 6 : Once baked, let cool and join two circles with dulce de leche, dust each alfajor with powdered sugar before enjoying.
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