Tortitas Negras (Argentinian Little Black Cakes)
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
10 Pastries
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
Argentinian
Tortitas Negras (Argentinian Little Black Cakes)
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A recipe for Tortitas Negras (Argentinian Little Black Cakes)! These little yeast-based rolls are covered in dark brown sugar and baked until golden.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup water 105-115˚F (40-46˚C), plus more for brushing the tops of the rolls, 240 milliliters, lukewarm
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour 455 grams
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter softened at room temperature, unsalted, 58 grams
- 1 teaspoon lemon or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, zest
Topping:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar 200 grams
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 12 grams
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water. Stir to combine and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough blade or a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the yeast water mixture, butter, and lemon/vanilla into a well in the center of the flour. Mix until a soft dough forms or use your hands to gently bring the flour into the liquid until dough comes together. Add more water if needed to bring the dough together or a little more flour if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Roll the dough flat and fold in half. Repeat 4-5 times. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm room temperature place until puffed, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeter) deep-rimmed pan or 2 square pans with butter. The edges should be about 3 inches high.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the rested dough dough into a sheet about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) thick. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 1/2 inches, 6 centimeters) to cut out circles and place them in the prepared pan. They can be touching or close together. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Brush the tops of the dough with water using your fingertips. Cover generously with the brown sugar mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until sugar is set and the little cakes are lightly golden, 15-20 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.
- These Tortitas Negras are best the day they are made.
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