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Tortas de aceite (tortas de aceite)

Thin, crispy flatbreads from Andalusia, made with olive oil, flour and aniseed. They are often taken as an afternoon snack or on a trip, as they keep well.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Nutrition facts

452 kcal per serving

Protein
8.6 g
Carbohydrates
49.2 g
of which sugars
7.4 g
Fat
23.7 g
Fiber
2.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and aniseed.
  2. Add the olive oil and rub between your hands until the texture is sandy.
  3. Gradually add the lukewarm water and knead briefly until you have a soft dough.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 balls, then roll each one out into a very thin disc.
  5. Place the discs on a baking tray lined with baking paper and sprinkle them with sugar.
  6. Bake at 200 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  7. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Variations and tips

Sweet lemon version. Add the zest of half a lemon to the dough for a fresher flavour.

With what you can find here. The aniseed can be replaced with a pinch of ground star anise or cinnamon.

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Original Ecomely recipe.