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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 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
8 oz ham
8 oz cheese

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

Mezclar harina panadera, sal, y azúcar.

2

Hacer un cráter en la mezcla de harina.

3

Agregar agua, huevos, margarina, manteca o mantequilla, y levadura fresca al cráter.

4

Amasar con mucha fuerza para estructurar la red de gluten.

5

Dividir la masa en porciones de 70 gramos y formar bolitas.

6

Dejar reposar las bolitas de masa por 15 minutos, cubriéndolas con un poco de grasa para que no se sequen.

7

Comprobar que la masa ha reposado pinchando con el dedo; si el huequito queda pronunciado, está lista.

8

Desgasificar una porción de masa y estirarla en tiras largas.

9

Colocar jamón y queso fresco en la masa estirada y enrollar para formar una media luna.

10

Ajustar la forma de la media luna, asegurándose de que esté bien cerrada.

11

Engrasar una bandeja para hornear y colocar las medias lunas en ella.

12

Dejar reposar las medias lunas por aproximadamente dos horas y media, hasta que tripliquen su volumen.

13

Precalentar el horno a 170 grados Celsius.

14

Barnizar las medias lunas con huevo batido usando una brocha.

15

Hornear las medias lunas por 25 a 30 minutos.

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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