San Blas Cake

The Bollo de San Blas is a delicious traditional pastry with a unique flavour, thanks to the combination of almond, cinnamon, and lemon. Its crunchy texture and spiced aroma make it a must-try in homemade baking. Follow the recipe and enjoy this historic sweet! 😋🍋

🛒 Ingredients:

🥜 1 kg of almonds with skin, ground
🥚 12 eggs
🌽 800 g of corn flour
🍋 Zest of 2 lemons
🧂 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
🫒 Olive oil (as needed)
🧁 Sugar (for sprinkling)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step guide for a perfect Bollo de San Blas

1️⃣ Whisk the egg whites 🥚
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

2️⃣ Add the aromatic ingredients 🍋✨
Gently mix in the egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest, ensuring the mixture remains light and airy.

3️⃣ Incorporate the almonds and flour 🥜🌽
Gradually fold in the ground almonds and corn flour, mixing carefully. Then, slowly add the olive oil until you achieve a smooth, even dough.

4️⃣ Shape the bollos 🥮
Line a baking tray with lightly oiled parchment paper. Shape the dough into round, flat bollos, making sure they are evenly sized.

5️⃣ The final touch ✨
Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on the surface. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar for an extra touch of flavour and aroma.

6️⃣ Into the oven 🔥
Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 30 minutes, until the bollos are golden and crispy.