Sunday, April 1, 2012

Brazo de Reina (Emlyn)

Brazo de Reina
Clara Richardson

10 Eggs, separated
1 tsp. Salt
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder

Filling of choice

Coconut

Preheat oven to 295 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour egg whites into standing mixer fitted with whip. Add 1 tsp. salt and begin to whip. While whipping, slowly add 1 Cup of sugar. Whip mixture until stiff.
Gently mix yolks together and add to whites mixture. Whip until blended.
Sift 1 Cup flour with 1 Tbsp. of baking powder. Gently fold into egg mixture.
Spread mixture on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 295 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, watching carefully.

Remove from oven and turn out onto slightly damp towel. Roll into “log” and leave rolled to fill later or fill with your choice of filling: Marmalade, Jam, or Dulce de Leche. Roll up. Spread a small amount of filling on top of log and sprinkle with coconut.


Other Versions:
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/recipe.html?dishid=9378
(This one includes directions to make Dulce de Leche in unopened can)
(This one includes “safe” directions to make Dulce de Leche without can)

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