Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Abraçadinhos Pastry (ABRAÇADINHOS)
A delightful Brazilian treat, these pastries combine a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth dough with a sweet guava paste filling.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon caster sugar
200ml guaraná soda
Plain flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada) cut into small strips
Caster sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon caster sugar
200ml guaraná soda
Plain flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada) cut into small strips
Caster sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find plain flour, sugar, and vegetable shortening at any local supermarket. Guaraná soda and guava paste (goiabada) can be sourced from specialty international food shops or online Latin American grocery suppliers. As a substitute for goiabada, you may use a thick quince paste (membrillo), though the flavour profile will differ.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná.
- Gradually add the plain flour, mixing until you achieve a smooth 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 strip of guava paste in the centre of each square.
- Close the pastries by joining the corners of the dough to form a small parcel, ensuring the filling is well enclosed.
- Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not placed too close together.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once cooled, coat the pastries in caster sugar to finish.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty and accessible treat. This recipe pairs a delicate dough that melts in your mouth with a classic guava paste (goiabada) filling, creating a dainty pastry that is ideal for gatherings, afternoon coffee, or simply sweetening up your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to recreate authentic Brazilian flavours at home. The result is a delicate pastry featuring a slightly crisp exterior and a soft, sweet heart.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to recreate authentic Brazilian flavours at home. The result is a delicate pastry featuring a slightly crisp exterior and a soft, sweet heart.
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