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About the Recipe

Coscorões are fried Christmas sweets, known for their crispy texture and cut shape.

The thin dough fries quickly and gets a simple coating of sugar with cinnamon.

Ingredients

500 g of flour
3 eggs
60 g of butter
80 ml of aguardente or orange juice
Orange zest
1 pinch of salt
Oil for frying
Sugar and cinnamon

Preparation Method

Mix flour, eggs, butter, liquid, zest, and salt.
Knead until smooth.
Let it rest.
Roll out the dough very thin and cut into strips.
Fry until golden.
Coat in sugar with cinnamon.

Tips from Empório Portugal

Thin dough ensures crispiness.
Resting makes it easier to roll out.
If using aguardente, keep the amount moderate.

Possible Substitutions in Brazil

Orange juice replaces aguardente for a non-alcoholic version.
Dough cutter helps with the shape.

Pairing

Coffee or black tea. If serving alcoholic beverages at the table, Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.

Editorial Note from Empório Portugal

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Coscorões