Chilean Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Biscuits)
Jul 20, 2015
Make these Chilean Alfajores featured in the POV film, Tea Time.
- Course
- Dessert
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup margarine
- 1 ½ tablespoon of vinegar
- 3 eggs
For the Filling:
- ½ (1 lb.) of <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/homemade-dulce-de-leche-395011">dulce de leche</a>
Instructions
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Mix flour, baking powder and margarine in bowl. Add vinegar and mix with fingers until dough is crumbly. Add eggs one at a time and knead until dough is firm and smooth.
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With rolling pin on floured surface, stretch dough until is very thin and cut in 6 cm circles. Place on oiled baking sheet, prick with fork and bake 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and baking sheet, let cool.
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Fill with plenty of dulce de leche between two biscuits and press to spread more evenly, sprinkle with powder sugar and serve.