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Cachitos Venezolanos

Cultural Context

Cachitos Venezolanos are a beloved breakfast and snack item in Venezuela, often enjoyed with coffee. This flaky pastry, filled with ham and cheese, reflects the French influence on Venezuelan cuisine. Traditionally served in bakeries, cachitos have become a staple in Venezuelan households, with variations including different fillings. Their popularity has spread beyond Venezuela, making them a cherished treat in many Latin American countries.

VenezuelanVEother
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg
2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 oz bacon
4 oz cheese
4 oz ham
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining a similar flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier alternative with less fat.

1

Activar la levadura con agua tibia, un poco de azúcar y un poco de harina; dejar reposar.

2

Trocear el jamón y la tocineta en cuadritos.

3

Mezclar el jamón y la tocineta.

4

En un bol, mezclar harina, levadura activada, huevo, azúcar y sal (agregar sal en un lado).

5

Integrar los ingredientes con una espátula y luego con las manos.

6

Agregar agua poco a poco y amasar por unos 6 minutos hasta que la masa esté lisa.

7

Dejar reposar la masa por 30-40 minutos hasta que doble su tamaño.

8

Espolvorear harina sobre la mesa y desgasificar la masa.

9

Estirar la masa en forma rectangular de aproximadamente 1 cm de grosor.

10

Engrasar un molde con mantequilla.

11

Agregar el queso al gusto en la masa estirada y formar los cachitos.

12

Dejar reposar los cachitos por 30-40 minutos para que dupliquen su tamaño.

13

Pincelar los cachitos con huevo batido.

14

Hornear a 200°C hasta que estén listos (aproximadamente 1 hora en este horno).

15

Pincelar con mantequilla al salir del horno.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinbaking sheetparchment paperoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

CachitosVenezuelan Croissants

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