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Castilleja oil cakes, unique tradition

Although they can also be salted for their different uses in the kitchen when combined with one or other ingredients, the Castilleja de la Cuesta oil cakes They are typical Sevillian sweets. Its popularity has spread to other Andalusian regions and even in all of Spaina can be purchased thanks to supermarkets such as Mercadona. However, the receta original, with enormous tradition, was born in the aforementioned town in the region of aljarafe and to this day, the most prestigious brand products for this food continue to be those of Ines Rosales. They are the only ones that have the Guaranteed Traditional Specialty seal (ETG). We tell you more here!

Authenticity since 1910

Since more than 100 years, which is said soon, began to elaborate some round, thin and crunchy delicacies called Castilleja de la Cuesta oil cakes (Sevilla). In this town not far from the Andalusian capital, Inés Rosales rescued a recipe with a lot of tradition from her ancestors. For dates of Easter These family sweets were made that the aforementioned woman began to popularize more and more. As a result of his success in the village, he soon changed his home oven to that of the local bakery in order to meet the growing demand. That's where the adventure of the authentic cakes that were prepared and sold by one of the first women entrepreneurs of her time.

It generated jobs in the area and made its product known in other parts of the country, so the business continued to grow. Despite overcoming a internal restructuring accompanied by a difficult stage, finally the Inés Rosales oil cakes consolidated in the market. Even from United States they were demanded and new flavors were introduced to diversify the product range. But always maintaining the traditional essence of a unique origin in the municipality of aljarafe. Several aspects are key for this food to be recognized above other similar but never identical recipes.

Inés Rosales oil cakes
The authentic sweet, with the ETG stamp / Photo: tortasdeaceite

What are Castilleja oil cakes like?

Everything that makes this one exceptional and unmatched sweet Seville revolves around three differential points: the artisan method production, the use of healthy ingredients and the mix between innovation-tradition. Precisely because of this last characteristic, Castilleja de la Cuesta oil cakes They are the only ones who have the ETG seal that recognizes them at European level for their differentiated quality. Protects both the recipes of yesteryear and the way they are made, totally by hand in the case of this product. With great care, one by one, each cake made is unique, although over time it has adapted to innovative flavors that we will mention later.

Without touching its own essence, the oil cake is obtained with raw materials from the earth, from the Sevillian countryside, well known for its olives or cereals. But also because of the aromatic seeds that the peoples of the Far East were introducing into the region. Thus, the ingredients of this delicacy (the original) are wheat flour, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, matalahúga, yeast, sea salt, Sesame seeds and natural essence of anise. After molding the dough by hand, as well as adding the aforementioned elements, it goes through the oven. Then it wraps itself in waxed paper special to be marketed.

Castilleja oil cakes
Oil cake Inés Rosales / Photo: tortasdeaceite

Differential characteristics and range of cakes

In addition to these key aspects described, the oil cakes that sells Ines Rosales stand out for using 100% EVOO with great quality, do not carry additives, preservatives or colorants or egg. Suitable for people allergic to lactose, also incorporate the V-Label seal as vegan certification. Other hallmarks of this particular sweet are the Kosher and up Great taste, from the British awards that recognize the great taste of products. For all these differential characteristics, we speak of an exceptional food.

Currently, you can already try a wide range of these cakes, going a little beyond the original. The Sevillian company produces the sweets with orange and cinnamon, in addition to ecological with cane sugar. Regarding the salads, you can choose between the ones that carry rosemary and thyme or those of sesame and sea salt. If you are concerned about glucose content, no problem because there are still glucose without it. Now you no longer have any excuse to taste this traditional delicacy with the recipes recommended from the company itself.

Enjoy the Castilleja de la Cuesta oil cakes And if both its fine crunchy texture and its flavor captivate you, we also encourage you to try the Andalusian specialties scored by Inés Rosales when we have the information. Marching a menu of the most sweet!

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