Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Baked Pastel
Recipe for homemade baked pastel, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, filled with ground beef. Perfect for snacks and parties.
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Ingredients
1 kg all-purpose flour
500 g vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
290 ml chilled guarana soda
1 kg ground beef
Salt and seasonings to taste for the beef
1 egg yolk for brushing
500 g vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
290 ml chilled guarana soda
1 kg ground beef
Salt and seasonings to taste for the beef
1 egg yolk for brushing
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, vegetable shortening, salt, guarana soda, ground beef, and egg yolk can be found in most supermarkets. Seasonings are available in the spice aisle of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, vegetable shortening, and salt
- Gradually add the chilled guarana soda and mix until you obtain a homogeneous dough that holds together
- Do not over-knead
- Divide the dough into portions and roll out each portion to assemble the pastels, forming discs
- Prepare the filling by mixing the ground beef with salt and your favorite seasonings
- Do not pre-cook the meat
- Place the filling on one half of each dough disc and fold over, forming the pastels
- Arrange the pastels on a baking sheet
- Brush the surface of each pastel with the egg yolk
- Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature (approximately 200°C or 400°F)
- Bake until the pastels are golden brown and the dough is cooked through
- To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into one of them
- if it comes out clean and the dough is baked, they are ready
Observations
Baked pastel is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, a delicious and practical option for any occasion. Unlike fried pastel, this version baked in the oven results in a drier dough that is equally flavorful, ideal for serving as a snack or appetizer at family and festive gatherings.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and an accessible preparation method, ensuring a final result that pleases all palates. The dough includes guarana soda, a special touch that contributes to its lightness and tenderness, while the well-seasoned ground beef filling provides the characteristic flavor.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and an accessible preparation method, ensuring a final result that pleases all palates. The dough includes guarana soda, a special touch that contributes to its lightness and tenderness, while the well-seasoned ground beef filling provides the characteristic flavor.
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