Torta De Hojas Recipes

TORTA DE HOJAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Blend in the egg yolks, one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. The dough will be stiff like a cookie dough.
• Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 9-inch circle. Place on cookie sheets and prick with a fork in several places.
• Bake cookies in batches in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just starting to brown. Let cool.
• In a saucepan, boil the unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours. Monitor the water closely to make sure there is always water covering the cans. Remove cans from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a small measuring cup, combine the brandy and water.
• Place one cookie layer on serving plate. Brush with brandy mixture, then spread with the now-thickened condensed milk. Sprinkle with nuts. Continue stacking until all layers are used.

CAKES WITH NUTS FROM CHILE (TORTA DE MIL HOJAS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
• Blend in the egg yolks, one at a time.
• Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
• The dough will be stiff like a cookie dough.
• Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape into balls.
• Roll each ball into a 9 inch circle.
• Place on cookie sheets and prick with a fork in several places.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Set aside.
• Make the Caramel Filling: In a sauce pan, boil the unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours.
• Monitor the water closely, to make sure there is always water in the pan.
• Remove can from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a small measuring cup, combine the brandy and water.
• Place one cookie layer on serving plate.
• Sprinkle with brandy mixture, then spread with the now thickened condensed milk.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Continue stacking until all layers are used.