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Homemade Abraçadinhos Recipe (abraçadinhos caseiros)
A beloved Brazilian confection, these abraçadinhos pair a melt-in-your-mouth pastry with a sweet guava paste center. Perfect for parties and afternoon treats.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200 ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Goiabada, cut into small strips
Superfine sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
200 ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Goiabada, cut into small strips
Superfine sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Find vegetable shortening, flour, and sugar at major supermarkets like Massy Stores or Best of Barbados. Goiabada is best sourced at specialty Latin American grocers or the international aisle of larger supermarkets. If unavailable, quince paste (membrillo) may be used as a substitute, though goiabada remains essential for the authentic taste.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until you achieve a homogeneous dough that can be rolled out.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for approximately 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into small squares.
- Place a small strip of goiabada in the center of each square.
- Fold the abraçadinhos by bringing the corners of the dough together to form a small parcel, ensuring the filling is well enclosed.
- Arrange the parcels on a baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once cooled, coat the abraçadinhos in superfine sugar.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, ideal for those seeking a tasty and straightforward treat to bake. This recipe combines a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dough with a classic goiabada filling, creating a confection that is perfect for festive gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving.
With simple pantry staples and a direct method, this recipe allows anyone to bake authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home while honoring the tradition. The final result is a refined little sweet, offering a slight crunch on the outside with a soft, sweet heart.
With simple pantry staples and a direct method, this recipe allows anyone to bake authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home while honoring the tradition. The final result is a refined little sweet, offering a slight crunch on the outside with a soft, sweet heart.
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