Lousã Tigelada — Recipe Published by Lousã Municipality
Lousã Municipality published this formula in 2022 and continues to identify tigelada among its local sweets. The original spoon measures, hot-oven direction and optional honey are preserved without converting measures or temperatures the source does not define.
- Yields
- Not stated
- Prep
- Not stated
- Cook
- About 1 hour
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 12 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 level tablespoon Wheat flour
- 1 strip; dimensions not stated Lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 500 ml / 16.9 US fl oz Cold milk
- Enough to sweeten; the source gives no quantity Optional honey
Method
Heat the oven thoroughly and place a glazed earthenware pot inside to heat. The source publishes no temperature, capacity or preheating time.
Beat six eggs with twelve tablespoons of sugar and one level tablespoon of flour.
Add the lemon peel and one teaspoon of cinnamon.
Gradually add 500 millilitres / 16.9 US fluid ounces of cold milk, stirring to combine.
If using honey, the source recommends the amount judged ideal for sweetness but gives no measure. Record any amount used as a trial rather than a traditional value.
Remove the hot pot with suitable protection, pour in the mixture and return it to the oven.
Bake for about one hour until set and golden. The publication gives neither temperature nor an internal test.
Sources for this recipe
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