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Bizcochos de Cayambe

Cultural Context

Originating from the town of Cayambe in Ecuador, Bizcochos de Cayambe are a beloved traditional biscuit often enjoyed with cheese and hot chocolate. These biscuits are known for their unique flavor, thanks to the inclusion of anise seeds, and are a staple during local festivities and family gatherings. Today, they are enjoyed throughout Ecuador and have found their way into the hearts of many outside the country as well.

EcuadorianECdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine
1/2 cup lard
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can provide a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean adds richness, while essence is typically more cost-effective.

1

Precalentar el horno a alta temperatura.

2

Hacer una mezcla cremosa con margarina, grasa de cerdo, azúcar y sal en un bol de batidora durante 5 a 6 minutos hasta que blanquee.

3

Disolver la levadura en agua y agregarla a la mezcla cremosa.

4

Añadir anís y alternar la incorporación de agua y harina a baja velocidad hasta obtener una masa homogénea.

5

Formar un bollito con la masa que no se pegue a las manos y colocarla en un bol engrasado.

6

Cubrir la masa con plástico y dejar leudar por 25 minutos hasta que duplique su tamaño.

7

Dividir la masa en dos partes y formar rectángulos de aproximadamente 20 cm de largo por 12 a 15 cm de ancho.

8

Cortar la masa en piezas de aproximadamente 10 cm de largo por 3 cm de ancho.

9

Dejar leudar las piezas por 20 minutos más.

10

Hornear a 180 grados Celsius por 15 minutos.

11

Bajar la temperatura a 150 grados Celsius y hornear por 20 a 25 minutos más.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Cayambe BiscuitsCayambe Cookies

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