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Venezuelan Golfeados

Cultural Context

Golfeados are a beloved Venezuelan pastry, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. These sweet rolls, filled with cheese and topped with syrup, reflect the country's rich culinary heritage, blending indigenous and colonial influences. Today, golfeados are a staple in Venezuelan bakeries and are cherished by locals and expatriates alike, symbolizing comfort and tradition.

VenezuelanVEdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
lukewarm milk
yeast
flour
sugar
papillon (panela or piloncillo)
salt
anise
butter
1 egg
vanilla extract
janerio cheese
ground cinnamon
ground cloves

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free.

1

Mix lukewarm milk with yeast, a little flour, and a little sugar; set aside for about 10 minutes.

2

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, papillon, salt, anise, and mix well.

3

After yeast is foamy, add melted butter, 1 egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix well.

4

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary until elastic.

5

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a slightly oiled bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

6

Make papillon syrup by combining water and papillon in a small pot over medium heat until dissolved.

7

For the filling, combine janerio cheese, shredded papillon, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and anise.

8

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, cover with room temperature butter, add the filling and spread evenly.

9

Roll the dough and use dental floss to cut into portions.

10

Spread room temperature butter in a baking pan and place golfeados leaving space between them; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for about 1 hour.

11

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 10 minutes, then brush with papillon syrup and bake for an additional 15 minutes, checking for golden brown color.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panspatulasmall potclean surfacerolling pinoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Golfeados

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