Brazilian recipe
Classic Abraçadinhos (abraçadinhos caseiros)
A charming traditional Brazilian pastry, these 'little hugs' balance a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth dough with a sweet guava paste center. Perfect for tea time or special gatherings.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tbsp sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour, as needed to achieve a rollable consistency
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar, for dusting
1 tbsp sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour, as needed to achieve a rollable consistency
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar, for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find vegetable shortening, all-purpose flour, and sugar at major supermarkets like FairPrice or Cold Storage. For the authentic Brazilian goiabada (guava paste) and guaraná, check specialty Latin American grocery stores or online imported goods retailers. Caster sugar is a standard baking essential widely available in the baking aisle.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná.
- Gradually add the flour, kneading until you achieve a smooth dough that can be easily rolled out.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest for approximately 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it reaches your preferred thickness.
- Cut the dough into small, even squares.
- Place a small strip of goiabada in the center of each square.
- Shape the abraçadinhos by bringing the corners of the dough together to form a small parcel, ensuring the filling is securely encased.
- Arrange the parcels on a baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they turn a light golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once cooled, lightly toss or dust the abraçadinhos with caster sugar.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a quintessential Brazilian sweet, ideal for those seeking a flavorful treat that is straightforward to assemble. The recipe pairs a light, tender dough that practically dissolves on the tongue with the classic, fruity sweetness of goiabada, creating a petit four that is perfect for festive occasions, afternoon tea, or as a simple indulgence to brighten your day.
Using accessible ingredients and a practical preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to bake authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home. The result is a refined, bite-sized confection featuring a light exterior texture and a soft, sweet heart.
Using accessible ingredients and a practical preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to bake authentic-tasting abraçadinhos at home. The result is a refined, bite-sized confection featuring a light exterior texture and a soft, sweet heart.
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