Achiras del Huila

Name: Achiras del Huila
Yield: 30 small biscuits
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 cups achira or canna starch; 1½ cups finely grated dry cheese; 5 tablespoons softened butter; 2 egg yolks; 2–4 tablespoons milk; ½ teaspoon salt if needed

Huila Achira Crackers

Achiras del Huila is listed in Breads and Bakery for Tolima / Huila. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 minTotal: 45 min30 small biscuitsIntermediate

Ingredients

30 small biscuits

2 cups achira or canna starch(specialty)
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1½ cups finely grated dry cheese
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5 tablespoons softened butter
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2 egg yolks
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2–4 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon salt if needed
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Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 300°F/150°C.
2
Mix achira starch and cheese, then knead in butter and yolks.
3
Add just enough milk for a firm, smooth dough.
4
Roll into narrow cylinders or crescent shapes.
5
Bake for 25–35 minutes until pale gold and fully dried.
6
Lower the heat if they color before becoming crisp.
7
Cool completely before storing airtight.

Ingredient Substitutions

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At a Glance

CategoryBreads and Bakery

RegionTolima / Huila

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time45 min

Yield30 small biscuits

DifficultyIntermediate

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achira
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finely grated dry cheese
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softened butter
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egg yolks
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milk
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salt
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