MELCOCHAS de PANELA 😀 como HACER VELITAS dulces

panela

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

Pour 1 pound of panela into a pot.

Add 250 milliliters of water to the pot with the panela.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches the right texture, about 20-22 minutes.

To test the texture, take a tablespoon of the mixture and pour it into cold water; it should be soft and moldable but not dissolve completely.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the mixture for flavor.

Pour the mixture into a greased refractory container.

Let it cool to make it easier to mold with your hands, greasing your hands with butter to prevent sticking.

Grate the zest of 2 lemons and add it to the mixture, then beat for about 3 minutes.

Mold the mixture into desired shapes, such as braids or screws.

For a harder texture, leave the mixture on the heat for an additional 2 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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