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Mrs Bacas Biscochitos Recipe

	Softshellcrab / All my dishes 2 years, 3 months ago This is an old family recipe. Uses lard, but I suppose you could substitute something else. They are just so much better with lard and are usually only made at Christmas time. Indulge yourself, if possible! If you would like to indulge yourself f... More Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:12	Softshellcr
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Ingredients

▪ 2 CUPS LARD

▪ 3 TSPS. BAKING POWDER

▪ 2 TSPS. ANISE SEEDS, CRUSHED

▪ 1 TSP. SALT

▪ 6 CUPS FLOUR

▪ 2 EGGS

▪ ½ CUP ORANGE JUICE

▪ 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR

Directions

SEPARATE EGG YOLKS FROM EGG WHITES. BEAT EGG WHITES WITH LARD AND SUGAR. STIR IN YOLKS AND MIX. SIFT DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND MIX WITH THE LARD/EGG/SUGAR MIXTURE. ADD ORANGE JUICE.

FORM INTO THREE BALLS OF DOUGH. ROLL EACH INTO 1/4" SHEETS ON A FLOURED SURFACE. CUT INTO SHAPES. BAKE AT 350 DEG. FOR 8 TO 10 MINS. ROLL THE WARM COOKIES IN A SUGAR AND CINNAMON MIXTURE.

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Comments

shirleyoma 2 years, 3 months ago said:
I know what you mean about Lard, I need to buy some for this recipe... the old fashioned way!!

henrie 2 years, 3 months ago said:
That's so true, Lard makes things much more tender.

devilscandi 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Instead of oj, i use either peach or blackberry flavored brandy.

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Alterations

softshellcrab 2 years, 3 months ago said:
You could also use some brandy or rum flavoring along with the orange juice. That is the best way for teetotalers. LOL

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