Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Guava Pastries (Abraçadinhos)
These delightful Brazilian treats, known as abraçadinhos, feature a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dough filled with sweet guava paste. They're perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or a simple homemade snack.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guarana soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into small strips
Refined sugar, for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guarana soda
All-purpose flour (as needed to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into small strips
Refined sugar, for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Vegetable shortening and all-purpose flour are staples found in any local grocery store baking aisle. Guarana soda (often labeled as Guaraná Antarctica) can be found in the international or Latin section of large supermarkets, or at specialized ethnic grocers. Guava paste (goiabada) is typically found in the international or Hispanic aisle of most well-stocked supermarkets, or at Brazilian and Latin American specialty markets.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guarana
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until you have 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 lightly floured surface to your desired thickness
- Cut the dough into small squares
- Place a small strip of guava paste 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 sealed inside
- Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet, making sure they are not touching
- 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 refined sugar before serving
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty, easy-to-make treat. This recipe combines a light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth with a classic guava paste filling, resulting in a snack that's perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea, or simply to add a bit of sweetness to your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, anyone can make these delicious abraçadinhos at home while keeping the authentic flavor alive. The result is a delicate pastry with a light crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet center.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, anyone can make these delicious abraçadinhos at home while keeping the authentic flavor alive. The result is a delicate pastry with a light crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet center.
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