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Polvorones

Homemade polvorones made with lard, sugar, and vanilla, baked until golden. A generous recipe, ideal for accompanying coffee or an infusion.

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Polvorones

Three polvorones
CiberCuba
  • Preparation40 min
  • Cooking20 min
  • Total time1 h
  • Servings100 polvorones
  • DifficultyEasy

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A very delicious dessert that everyone at home will love. Polvorones can be enjoyed at any time of day and are wonderful accompanied by a cup of coffee or herbal tea.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (about 175 °C) so it starts heating up.
  2. Mix the lard with the sugar until a paste forms.
  3. Beat the eggs with the vanilla, add them to the paste and stir until everything is well mixed.
  4. Sift the flour together with the salt and baking powder, and add it gradually to the mixture.
  5. Knead until everything is combined.
  6. Roll out the dough between two pieces of thick or waxed paper until it has a thickness of 0.5 cm.
  7. Cut the polvorones with a round cutter of 5 cm in diameter.
  8. Place them on a greased baking pan.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden.

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