Uruguayan Eyes are round cookies with a hole in the center (shaping a little eye), filled with jam or quince paste. Making them is an art, but their soft texture and sweet flavor make them perfect to enjoy and share.
Uruguayan Eyes are typical cookies made with a soft dough and a hollow in the center filled with quince paste or jam.
They are a classic of Uruguayan baking, ideal to accompany a mate, a cup of coffee, or tea (although better with a nice conversation).
Preparing them requires care and patience because the dough should be just right to bake without losing its delicacy. The amount and type of filling can be your personal touch; experiment with different types of jam to see how they turn out.
Uruguayan Eyes
Ingredients
½ kilogram of Flour
1 teaspoon of Yeast
200 grams of Sugar
300 grams of Butter
1 tablespoon of Honey
2 Eggs
Quince jelly
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious sweet treat, start by mixing the flour, yeast, sugar, and butter in a bowl until you get a sandy texture.
Step 2 : Then, add the honey and eggs, knead the mixture again, and form a roll with the dough, which is then placed in the fridge for an hour to firm up.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 4 : After the refrigeration time, slice the roll into pieces approximately 1 cm thick.
Step 5 : Place a portion of quince paste or jam in the center of each slice, according to the cook's preference.
Step 6 : Arrange the slices on a greased baking sheet or parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Step 7 : These sweet pastries are perfect to enjoy at any time of the day, accompanied by a mate, a good coffee, or tea.
Preparation (simple version)
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