10
Easy
30min + 3h Rest
The alfajor is a very popular sweet throughout Latin America although its origin is Arabic, specifically adopted by Al-Andalusian cuisine. His name ?Alfajor? It comes from the Arabic word ?Al-hasu'' and its translation into Spanish translates as ''stuffing''. After the emancipation process, the recipe became one of the emblematic sweets that is still maintained throughout the Hispanic region to this day. In Argentina its distinction is absolute, to the point of carrying its own name such as the Alfajores Marplatenses, exalting Mar de Plata. It is a recipe that has variations according to many factors. One of them, for example, is that it uses local and, above all, seasonal products for raw materials. For example, Mar del Plata alfajores are different from the rest thanks to the chocolate coating, which gives them, in addition to a rich flavor, a pleasant appearance in their presentation. Its preparation is basically similar to the original alfajores recipe that we published a few weeks ago , its two or more cookies are joined together with jam, jelly, dulce de leche, chocolate and other fascinating mixtures to the palate. Here we leave you the delicious recipe for Alfajores Marplatense so you can prepare them for Christmas, but I warn you in advance: you won't be able to eat just one! INGREDIENTS:- 125g corn flour
- 150g Dark chocolate to melt in a bain-marie
- 300gr Dulce de Leche
- 50g brown sugar
- 50g pomade butter
- 50g defatted cocoa
- 20g Honey
- 25gr Corn starch
- 2 Eggs
- 5gr Yeast
- 5g Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
2nd Mix
3º Add the eggs
4º Mix
5º Add the vanilla and honey to the mixture
6º In another container, sift all the powdered ingredients
7º Add to the previous mixture
8º Do not knead, just mix until the ingredients are completely integrated
9º Let the dough rest for 2 hours in the refrigerator
10º Next, wrap the dough in plastic wrap.
11. With the help of a roller, start stretching and finish when you achieve a thickness of approximately 1.5cm
12º With a glass or cup create circles. Keep in mind that the total must be even because they are ''the cookies'' that cover the Dulce Leche
13º Oven preheated to 160Cº
14º Place the tray with your "cookies" in the oven for 15 min at 160ºC
15º Once the time has passed, select a cookie and with a pastry bag or spoon put dulce de leche on top, this will be the filling. Repeat this operation until you finish the dough
16º Then place another cookie on top and press lightly
17º Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate in a bain-marie
18º Place parchment paper on a tray and let the alfajores rest.
19º Before it dries you can place a walnut on the top of the alfajor as decoration
20º Once cold they are ready to eat and enjoy
Enjoy!
