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Easy Homemade Abraçadinhos Recipe (Receita de abraçadinhos caseiros)
A delightful Brazilian treat, these Abraçadinhos pair a melt-in-the-mouth dough with sweet guava paste. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose wheat flour (as needed for rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into thin strips
Refined sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose wheat flour (as needed for rolling consistency)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into thin strips
Refined sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, sugar, and vegetable shortening at any local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store. Guaraná soda and authentic Brazilian goiabada (guava paste) can often be sourced at specialty international food shops or selected larger supermarkets in Kampala that stock imported South American goods.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná.
- Gradually add the wheat flour, mixing steadily until you achieve a homogeneous dough that is firm enough to roll out.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest for approximately 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into small, uniform squares.
- Place a small strip of guava paste in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry to form a small parcel, pinching the corners together securely to ensure the filling is well-enclosed.
- Arrange the parcels on a baking sheet, spacing them out so they do not touch.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they turn a light golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once cooled, coat the outside of each Abraçadinho in refined sugar.
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for those seeking a tasty snack that is simple to prepare. This recipe combines a light, buttery dough that melts on the tongue with a classic guava paste filling, resulting in a dainty treat ideal for afternoon tea or simply to brighten up your day.
Using basic pantry staples and a straightforward preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to whip up delicious, authentic-tasting Abraçadinhos at home. The end result is a delicate pastry with a subtle crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet center.
Using basic pantry staples and a straightforward preparation method, this recipe allows anyone to whip up delicious, authentic-tasting Abraçadinhos at home. The end result is a delicate pastry with a subtle crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet center.
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