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Panamanian Hojaldres

Panamanian Hojaldres

Enjoy them plain, or add sweet or savory toppings such as honey, butter, cheese, or scrambled eggs. They can also be paired with coffee or other beverages for a complete breakfast or snack.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Panamanian
Keyword: Panamanian Hojaldres, Panamanian Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 285 kcal
Panamanian Hojaldres

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs or a slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 Tbsp undalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • Vegetable oil enough for frying

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Mix well.
  • Add the chilled butter pieces to the bowl and use your fingertips to mix it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
  • Gradually pour in the water, mixing until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each one into a ball.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Carefully place the flattened dough into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it turns golden brown.
  • Remove the fried hojaldres from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
  • Serve the hojaldres warm and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

▣ Make sure the butter is chilled before mixing it with the flour to create a flaky and crispy texture.
▣ Roll out the dough thin for a crispy texture.
▣ Use a deep frying pan with enough oil to fully submerge the hojaldres for even frying.
▣ Drain the hojaldres on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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