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About the recipe
Bolo de arroz português is a classic presence in cafes and pastry shops, recognized for its tall shape and simple flavour.
Rice flour gives a characteristic texture, slightly grainy and very pleasant with coffee.
Ingredients
- 150 g rice flour
- 120 g wheat flour
- 180 g sugar
- 100 g butter
- 3 eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Lemon zest
Method
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one by one.
- Add milk and lemon zest.
- Mix the flours and baking powder.
- Spoon into tall moulds or small paper cases.
- Bake until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Do not overmix after adding the flour.
- Tall moulds create the traditional bakery shape.
- Sprinkle sugar before baking for the characteristic top.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Muffin cases may be used when traditional moulds are unavailable.
- Whole milk makes the crumb softer.
Pairing
Coffee or milk. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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