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Les gâteaux corses de Maman ZL

Maman ZL's Corsican cakes

This recipe is a true treasure, passed down by Mom through her recipe book. Inspired by a friend she met upon arriving in France, it embodies the generosity and warmth of family culinary traditions. Easy to make, these delicious shortbread cookies absolutely deserve a place on your table. Share them without moderation!

Practical information
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Estimated calories: approximately 320 kcal per cake
Estimated average price: approximately 8₪ for the recipe

Ingredients

  • A zest of lemon
  • 1 kg of flour
  • 250 g of margarine
  • 3/4 of a glass of oil
  • 2 packets of baking powder
  • 150 g of sugar
  • Egg yolk
  • Granulated sugar

Preparation steps

  1. Mix the flour and margarine in a food processor until you obtain a sandy texture.
  2. Pour in the oil and continue kneading. Add the baking powder, lemon zest and sugar.
  3. If the dough is not pliable enough, gradually moisten it with a little warm water.
  4. Spread the dough out and lightly flour it on a work surface.
  5. Brush the beaten egg yolk over the entire surface, then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  6. Cut the dough into regular diamond shapes.
  7. Bake at 190°C in fan-assisted mode for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cakes are golden brown.

These cakes will keep for several days in an airtight container and remain crisp. Don't hesitate to share them with your loved ones: a recipe as generous as the story it tells deserves to be shared!

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