Homemade Puff Pastry Palmeritas

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lower in fat, while homemade options can reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can reduce cholesterol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a warm spice profile at a lower cost.

In a bowl, combine 150 ml of water, 150 ml of sunflower oil, 1 egg, and 1 tsp of salt.

Gradually add 450 g of flour and mix until a dough forms.

For the puff pastry, mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 3 tsp of baking powder.

Roll out the dough and incorporate the cornstarch mixture to create layers.

Spread 30 g of butter on the dough and sprinkle with 50 g of sugar before folding.

Cut the dough into palm shapes and place them on a baking tray.

For the glaze, mix 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch with 35 g of sugar, 25 ml of lemon juice, and 75 ml of water.

Brush the palm shapes with the glaze before baking.

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