Andalusian alfajores are typical sweets of Christmas celebrations in Andalusia, thanks to their ingredients like honey and dried fruits. Making them involves a careful mixture of almonds, hazelnuts, honey, and sugar, resulting in a sticky dough that is shaped into a cylindrical form and coated with sirop and powdered sugar, creating a delicious dessert to surprise anyone on special occasions. Feel encouraged to try them and enjoy their unique flavor.
Andalusian alfajores are a exquisite dessert characterized by their cylindrical shape and smooth texture.
The contrast between honey, almonds, and hazelnuts creates a unique flavor that will delight everyone.
Their preparation requires attention at each step to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Andalusian Alfajores
Ingredients
200 grams of Honey
50 grams of Hazelnuts
50 grams of Almonds
100 grams of Breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon of Flour
1 tablespoon of Ground cinnamon
2 grams of Ground cloves
50 grams of Icing sugar
60 grams of Sugar
60 grams of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : Begin by preparing a sirop with water and sugar, boiling for 10 minutes and then cooling.
Step 2 : Then, process the almonds and hazelnuts until a fine flour is achieved.
Step 3 : Continue heating the honey in a saucepan until it boils.
Step 4 : Add the remaining ingredients: flour, dried fruits, breadcrumbs, and most of the previously prepared sirop to this hot honey.
Step 5 : Place the sticky dough on baking paper and shape it into cylinders, as Andalusian alfajores have this distinctive form.
Step 6 : Finally, coat the alfajores with the remaining sirop and icing sugar, resulting in a delicious dessert ready to enjoy.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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