Brazo gitano (egg yolk sponge roll)

Brazo gitano (egg yolk sponge roll)

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Discover this traditional Spanish omelette, perfect for a family meal. A simple and delicious recipe.

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This traditional French omelette is perfect for family meals. Prepare it in just 30 minutes for 4 people.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$4.50 $1.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.83
  • $0.13
  • $2.79
  • $0.49
  • $0.26

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Grease a 39 x 27 cm baking pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and grease the paper. Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
  2. Sift the flour with the yeast and salt. ≈ 2 min
  3. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, adding the sugar gradually. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the yolks one at a time, then the wine, and finally the dry ingredients, incorporating them gently without overmixing. ≈ 4 min
  5. Pour: Pour into the mold and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the biscuit is lightly golden.
  6. Place it on a damp cloth, carefully remove the paper, trim the edges, fill it, and roll it up. ≈ 10 min

The bill

Brazo gitano (egg yolk sponge roll)

  • 6 tablespoons of butter$0.83
  • 180 grams of sugar$0.13
  • 8 egg yolks$2.79
  • 307 g of wheat flour$0.49
  • 2 tablespoons of baking powder$0.26

Total$4.50

that's $1.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons of butter
  • 180 grams of sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • One characteristic of sweet wine
  • 307 g of wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt

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