Brazilian recipe
Homemade Abraçadinhos Recipe (Receita de abraçadinhos caseiros)
A classic Brazilian sweet, abraçadinhos pair a tender dough with guava paste for a simple treat that's ideal for parties and snack time.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná requeijão (about 200 ml)
Wheat flour, enough to make a dough that can be rolled out
Guava paste, cut into thin strips
Refined sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná requeijão (about 200 ml)
Wheat flour, enough to make a dough that can be rolled out
Guava paste, cut into thin strips
Refined sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the baking aisle, the sugar section, and the fresh produce area for guava paste; if needed, ask for guava paste at specialty food shops or supermarket imported foods sections.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná.
- Add the wheat flour little by little, mixing until you get a smooth dough that can be rolled out.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into small squares.
- Place a strip of guava paste in the centre of each square.
- Close the abraçadinhos by bringing the corners of the dough together to form a little parcel, making sure the filling is well enclosed.
- Arrange the abraçadinhos on a baking tray without crowding them too closely.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the abraçadinhos in the refined sugar to dust them.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty snack that is easy to prepare. The recipe brings together a light dough that melts in the mouth with the classic guava paste filling, creating a treat that works beautifully for festive gatherings, afternoon coffee, or simply to sweeten the day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, this recipe lets anyone make delicious abraçadinhos at home while keeping the tradition and authentic flavour intact. The result is a delicate sweet with a light crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet centre.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, this recipe lets anyone make delicious abraçadinhos at home while keeping the tradition and authentic flavour intact. The result is a delicate sweet with a light crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet centre.
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