Tejas de coco
Named for their shape, which resembles Mediterranean-style roof tiles, these are crisp coconut wafers.
Ingredients
egg whites
3 small
shredded coconut
80 g
granulated sugar
100 g
flour
20 g
melted and cooled butter
70 g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease two baking sheets with melted butter, then set aside to cool.
2
Step 2
Gently beat egg whites with a fork. Add shredded coconut, granulated sugar, flour, and butter, stir until well combined.
3
Step 3
Shape the mixture into wafers using the method described in 'Chef Tips' (page 63). Bake one sheet at a time for about 5 minutes until lightly golden. Repeat with the remaining batter, re-greasing the baking sheet each time.
