Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure and delight your taste buds with a delectable flaky pastry known as hojaldra? This traditional treat, popular in many Latin American countries, is sure to impress your family and friends. In this step-by-step guide, we will take you through the process of making hojaldra from scratch. Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: sesame seeds or sugar for topping

Step 1: Preparing the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the chilled and cubed butter to the bowl. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2: Bringing the Dough Together

Add the cold water, little by little, to the flour mixture. Mix with a fork or your hands until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Resting the Dough

Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the gluten to relax and the dough to become easier to work with.

Step 4: Rolling out the Dough

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Take the rested dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into small portions. Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until it is thin, about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 5: Shaping the Hojaldra

Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the rolled-out dough. You can also create other shapes, like rectangles or squares. Transfer the shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6: Adding the Toppings

Brush each hojaldra with the beaten egg wash. This will give them an attractive golden color once baked. For added flavor and texture, sprinkle sesame seeds or sugar on top of each hojaldra.

Step 7: Baking the Hojaldra

Place the baking sheet with the hojaldra in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 15-18 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8: Enjoying the Delightful Hojaldra

Once the hojaldra pastries have cooled slightly, serve them with your favorite accompaniments. They can be enjoyed on their own, with a cup of coffee, or even filled with ham, cheese, or sweet fillings like dulce de leche. The options are endless!

There you have it – a step-by-step guide to making hojaldra, the flaky delight. We hope you enjoyed this culinary journey and that your hojaldras turn out to be a delicious success. Happy baking!

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