The Secrets Of An Iconic Portuguese Recipe
Behind the intimidating reputation of pastéis de nata lies a surprising truth: this Lisbon specialty requires only nine basic ingredients. A sheet of puff pastry, 500 ml of milk, 200 g of sugar, 50 g of flour, and six egg yolks constitute the essence of the formula. To this are added a packet of vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and, an authentic detail, an optional but characteristic lemon zest of Portuguese tradition.
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