Hojaldras Oaxaqueñas
Traditional Oaxacan sweet bread known for its flaky layers and subtle cinnamon-sugar topping.
85Min
8Servings
310Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
rolling pin
knife
cutting board
baking sheet
oven
Ingredients
Dough
all-purpose flour
500 g
lard
250 g
salt
5 g
baking powder
10 g
water
150 ml
Topping
sugar
50 g
ground cinnamon
5 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the dough
Mix the dry ingredients and cut in the lard until crumbly.
10 min
Work quickly to keep the dough cool and flaky.
2
Add water
Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
8 min
3
Rest the dough
Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
30 mintimer 30 min
4
Roll and cut
Roll out the dough to 1 cm thickness and cut into rectangles.
12 min
5
Bake
Place on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C until golden and flaky.
20 min200°Ctimer 20 min
Rotate the sheet halfway through baking for even color.
6
Add topping
Mix sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over the warm hojaldras.
5 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 5-7 minutes
Store in an airtight container. Reheat to restore crisp layers.
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