alfajores of maicena

ALFAJORES OF MAICENA

Ingredients:
1 ¼ cup cornstarch (cornstarch)
1 / 2 cup flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 / 4 cup powdered sugar
2 yolks of eggs
1 teaspoon ralladura lemon or orange
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (if necessary)
3 / 4 to 1 cup manjarblanco to fill
3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Preparation:

Cernir the cornstarch with the flour and baking powder.

Beat butter with the powdered sugar until creamy, add the yolks, one at a time, while still beating. Then Add the cornstarch mixture and ralladura lemon or orange.

Flush with a horizontal surface with your hands together and form a ball. Cover with a canvas and let stand 20 minutes. If the mixture is too dry, add a little milk. Sprinkle generously with flour the table and extend the dough roller to 3 mm (1 / 8 inch) thick or so. Cut dough in circles for individual alfajores (5 cm / 2 ½ inches).

Place in greased oven for plate and enharinada.

Wearing oven to moderate 350 ° F (175 ° C) for 30 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Must be white. Remove from the oven and cool.

Once cold take a cookie, spread generously manjarblanco and cover with another.

Serve.

20 alfajores

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