Brazilian recipe
Homemade Abraçadinhos Recipe (Receita de abraçadinhos caseiros)
A delightful Brazilian treat, these abraçadinhos pair a melt-in-your-mouth pastry with sweet guava paste. Perfect for parties and teatime.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, sugar, and vegetable shortening at local grocery stores. Guaraná soda and goiabada (guava paste) can be sourced at international specialty markets or specialty Latin food shops.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná soda.
- 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 until it reaches 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 edges of the dough together to form a small parcel, ensuring the filling is well enclosed.
- Arrange the abraçadinhos on a baking sheet, spacing them out slightly.
- 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 caster sugar for dusting.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty snack that is straightforward to make. The recipe pairs a light, delicate pastry with a classic goiabada filling, creating a treat ideal for festive gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply to sweeten your day.
With simple ingredients and a direct preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to craft delicious homemade abraçadinhos while preserving authentic flavors. The result is a delicate sweet, offering a light exterior crisp with a soft, sweet center.
With simple ingredients and a direct preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to craft delicious homemade abraçadinhos while preserving authentic flavors. The result is a delicate sweet, offering a light exterior crisp with a soft, sweet center.
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