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About the Recipe
Broas castelares are Portuguese Christmas sweets with a dense texture and strong flavor.
Sweet potato, almond, and coconut form a moist dough, shaped into small golden broas.
Ingredients
- 500 g of cooked sweet potato
- 250 g of sugar
- 150 g of ground almond
- 100 g of grated coconut
- 2 egg yolks
- Orange zest
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
Preparation Method
- Mash the sweet potato while still warm.
- Cook with sugar until slightly dry.
- Add almond, coconut, egg yolks, and zest.
- Let the dough cool.
- Shape small broas.
- Brush with egg yolk and bake until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Dough needs to cool before shaping.
- Small broas bake better.
- Do not let them dry too much in the oven.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Almond flour can be used.
- Fresh coconut gives a moister texture.
Pairing
Coffee or black tea. 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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