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About the recipe
Folar de Olhão is an Algarve Easter sweet, rich in layers and aromatic syrup.
Unlike drier folares, it remains moist, shiny, and very fragrant with cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 600 g of flour
- 10 g of dry yeast
- 250 ml of warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 80 g of butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Honey or syrup optional
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation method
- Prepare the fermented dough with flour, milk, eggs, butter, yeast, and salt.
- Let it rise until doubled.
- Roll portions of dough into discs.
- Layer with sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Let it rest in the pan.
- Bake until golden and moist.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Generous layers give identity to the folar.
- Use a tall pan to contain the syrup.
- Unmold carefully.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Brown sugar substitutes yellow sugar.
- Honey can enhance the final shine.
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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