Torta De Hojas Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.

In a large bowl beat the butter until creamy. Blend in the egg yolks one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. The dough will be stiff like a cookie dough.

Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 9-inch circle. Place on cookie sheets and prick with a fork in several places.

Bake cookies in batches in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to brown. Let cool.

In a saucepan boil the unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours. Monitor the water closely to make sure there is always water covering the cans. Remove cans from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a small measuring cup combine the brandy and water.

Place one cookie layer on serving plate. Brush with brandy mixture then spread with the now-thickened condensed milk. Sprinkle with nuts. Continue stacking until all layers are used.