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About the Recipe
Alentejana Boleima is a simple, rustic, and very homemade oven sweet.
The dough receives layers of apple, sugar, and cinnamon, forming a flattened and fragrant cake.
Ingredients
- 500 g of flour
- 150 ml of mild olive oil
- 180 ml of water
- 4 sliced apples
- Sugar and cinnamon
- Grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation Method
- Mix flour, olive oil, water, and salt until a dough forms.
- Divide into two parts.
- Roll out one layer in a baking dish.
- Cover with apple, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon.
- Seal with the other dough.
- Bake until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Dough should be rustic, not overly worked.
- Firm apples maintain texture.
- Cinnamon is an essential part of the flavor.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Fuji or Gala apples work well.
- Mild olive oil avoids an overly intense flavor.
Pairing
Black tea or coffee. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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