Brazilian recipe
Homemade Abraçadinhos Pastry (ABRAÇADINHOS)
A traditional Brazilian treat, these pastry bites combine a delicate dough with sweet guava paste filling. Perfect for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200 ml guaraná soda
Wheat flour (sufficient amount to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada) cut into strips
Refined sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
200 ml guaraná soda
Wheat flour (sufficient amount to reach rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada) cut into strips
Refined sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Find vegetable shortening, wheat flour, and refined sugar at local supermarkets. Guava paste (goiabada) can be found in specialty food stores; as a substitute, one could use a firm fruit preserves, though goiabada is the authentic choice. Guaraná soda may be found in international food aisles or specialized retailers.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná soda.
- Add the wheat flour gradually, mixing until you obtain 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 small strip of guava paste in the center 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, 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, toss the pastries in refined sugar to coat them.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for those looking for a tasty and accessible treat. The recipe pairs a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth dough with a classic guava paste filling, resulting in a snack ideal for festivals, afternoon coffee breaks, or simply to sweeten your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to recreate these delightful morsels at home while honoring authentic flavors. The result is a refined sweet, offering a light exterior texture and a soft, sweet interior.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to recreate these delightful morsels at home while honoring authentic flavors. The result is a refined sweet, offering a light exterior texture and a soft, sweet interior.
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