Folar cake is a typical Portuguese sweet prepared during the Easter holidays. It has a soft texture and a delicate flavor, enriched by eggs and cured meats. Perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack.
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the yeast and salt. Add the oil and warm water, then knead until you obtain a soft, smooth dough.
3. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and place it on a baking tray.
4. Arrange the slices of salami and ham on the surface of the dough, pressing lightly.
5. Cover with another layer of dough and seal the edges.
6. Brush the surface with a beaten egg yolk.
7. Bake and cook for about 1 hour, until golden brown.
Bowl
Oven
Rolling pin
Baking tray
In the fridge
It is recommended to serve folar cake with Portuguese wine or tea. It keeps well in the fridge and can be reheated before serving.
Portogallo
| Energy (kcal) | 351.05 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 40.04 |
| of which sugars (g) | 1.06 |
| Fat (g) | 15.48 |
| of which saturates (g) | 4.01 |
| Protein (g) | 14.55 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.41 |
| Salt (g) | 1.13 |
