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Hojaldres
Hojaldres, also known as hojaldras or hojaldas, are delicious Panamanian traditional round fried flat rolls that are also popular in Uruguay and Colombia.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Rest Time
2 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 holjadres
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
South American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour , sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 teaspoons caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup water (more or less)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Rolling pin
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Make a well in the center and break the egg in the center of this well. Add the oil.
- Using the dough hook, mix the ingredients at low speed, gradually incorporating the water until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous dough. The given amount of water is approximate and depends on the quality of the flour that is used.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface, cover it and let it rest for 2 hours, away from drafts.
- Divide the dough into 12 to 15 pieces and form balls the size of a golf ball.
- Pour a large amount of oil into a skillet and heat.
- On a lightly oiled work surface, flatten each ball and, using both hands, stretch it until it is round, thin and flat (about ¼ inch / 5 mm thick).
- You can also use a rolling pin to flatten them.
- Fry each bread a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
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