ANCHO MULATO TORTE

This week's edition of the carnival of the recipes will have a "hot and spicy theme." I am a chile head, so I had to participate! The following recipe is taken from Jonas Borssén's book, Eat The Heat (page 143).

Acho-Malt Syrup Torte

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 1 1/2 heaping cups (3 3/4 dl) wheat flour.
• 5 ounces (150 g) unsalted butter.
• 2 tablespoons sugar.
• 1 tablespoon cold water.

Filling:

• 2 ancho chiles, dried, and soaked in warm water for 3 hours.
• 5 eggs, lightly beaten.
• Scant 1 cup (2 dl) dark malt syrup.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• 2 1/2 ounces (75 g) unsalted butter, melted.
• Scant 1 cup (2 dl) roasted macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans.

Click here for the directions.


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