Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Abraçadinhos Recipe
Delicious Brazilian sweet, abraçadinhos combine a light dough with sweet guava paste. Ideal for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guarana soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour (enough to reach a workable dough consistency for rolling)
Guava paste cut into small strips
Granulated sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guarana soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour (enough to reach a workable dough consistency for rolling)
Guava paste cut into small strips
Granulated sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Vegetable shortening can be found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Guava paste is often available in Latin or international food sections of large supermarkets, or in dedicated Latin or specialty food stores. Guarana soda can be found in the international food aisle or in stores specializing in imported beverages. Granulated sugar and all-purpose flour are standard pantry staples found in the baking aisle of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guarana soda
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a homogeneous dough is obtained that can be rolled out
- Cover the dough and let it rest for approximately 30 minutes
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness
- Cut the dough into small squares
- Place a strip of guava paste in the center of each square
- Close the abraçadinhos by bringing the dough corners together to form a small packet, ensuring the filling is well enclosed
- Arrange the abraçadinhos on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them
- Bake in a preheated oven until lightly golden
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely
- After cooling, roll the abraçadinhos in granulated sugar for dusting
Observations
Abraçadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for those looking for a tasty and easy-to-prepare treat. The recipe combines a light dough that melts in your mouth with the classic guava paste filling, resulting in a confection ideal for 'festas juninas' (June festivals), afternoon coffee breaks, or simply to sweeten your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to create delicious abraçadinhos at home, maintaining tradition and authentic flavor. The result is a delicate sweet, with a slight crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to create delicious abraçadinhos at home, maintaining tradition and authentic flavor. The result is a delicate sweet, with a slight crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
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