Paçoca
Nordeste — Mother recipe · en it
A delightful sweet crumbly treat, typical of Northeastern Brazil, made with almonds and sugar.
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⏱️ 10 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 100 g of almonds
- 200 g of sugar
- 100 g of flour
- 50 g of butter
- 1 tablespoon of water
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Melt the butter with water and salt in a pan.
- Add the sugar and stir until the mixture starts to crystallize.
- Add the almonds and flour, mixing well.
- Form small balls with your hands.
- Let them cool on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Serve fresh or salted.
The story
Paçoca is a traditional sweet snack from the Northeast of Brazil, with roots in indigenous and African culinary traditions, blended with Portuguese cooking art.
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