Santa Lucia biscuits

The easy-to-prepare classic shortbread biscuits that will please young and old alike!

Ingredients

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    Flour 300 g
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    Sugar 150 g
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    Organic olive oil 80 g
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    Eggs 3 yolks
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    Yeast 1 tsp
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    Vanilla seeds to taste
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    Lemon peel to taste
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    Milk to taste
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    Salt 1 pinch

Preparation

  • 1.

    Form a well on the work surface with the flour and baking powder already mixed together, add the sugar, flavourings, salt and organic extra virgin olive oil.
  • 2.

    Mix the oil with the sugar, then add the egg yolks and knead until a smooth, compact ball is obtained. If the dough is too firm, you can add a few tablespoons of milk to soften it.
  • 3.

    Line the dough with cling film, wrap it in a tea towel to keep it from getting airy, and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
  • 4.

    Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the shortcrust pastry with a rolling pin. Then with small moulds, cut out the biscuits and place them on the baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 160° (in ventilated mode) for about 10 minutes.
  • 5.

    As soon as they are golden brown, bake the Santa Lucia shortbread.

P.S. Don’t forget to dust with icing sugar!

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