Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Abraçadinhos (abraçadinhos caseiros)
A delightful Brazilian treat, these abraçadinhos pair a tender, melt-in-the-mouth dough with a sweet guava paste center. Perfect for parties and afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná soda (approx. 200ml)
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach a rollable consistency)
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Superfine sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná soda (approx. 200ml)
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach a rollable consistency)
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Superfine sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Find vegetable shortening, flour, and sugar at any local supermarket or neighborhood provision shop. Look for authentic goiabada in the international or Latin specialty section of larger grocers. Guaraná soda can typically be found in the beverage aisle.
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 the desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into small squares.
- Place a thin strip of goiabada in the center of each square.
- Close the abraçadinhos by bringing the corners of the dough together to form a small parcel, ensuring the filling is well enclosed.
- Arrange the abraçadinhos on a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, toss the abraçadinhos in the superfine sugar to coat.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for those seeking a tasty snack that is straightforward to prepare. The recipe combines a light, melt-in-the-mouth dough with a classic goiabada filling, resulting in a treat that is ideal for festive occasions, afternoon tea, or simply to add a touch of sweetness to your day.
Using simple ingredients and a direct preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to bake delicious, authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home. The final result is a delicate sweet, offering a light crunch on the outside with a soft, sweet interior.
Using simple ingredients and a direct preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to bake delicious, authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home. The final result is a delicate sweet, offering a light crunch on the outside with a soft, sweet interior.
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