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Los Cachitos de Jamón y Crema

Cultural Context

Originating from Venezuela, Cachitos de Jamón y Crema are beloved breakfast pastries often enjoyed with coffee. Traditionally served in bakeries, they symbolize the warmth of Venezuelan hospitality. Today, they are popular in homes and cafes, with variations including different fillings like cheese or vegetables.

VenezuelanVEbreakfast
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
800 g masa
50 g jamón
10 g tocineta
mantequilla

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat and calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Prepare the dough without initial fermentation to avoid air bubbles.

2

Divide the dough into two equal parts and let rest for about 10 minutes.

3

Cut the dough into four parts and shape into triangles.

4

Use butter on the surface instead of flour to roll out the dough.

5

Roll out the dough until thin, then place 50 g of ham at the base of each triangle.

6

Roll the triangle from the base to the tip to form a crescent.

7

Let the formed cachitos rise for about 1 hour at 25°C, covered with plastic.

8

Mix an egg and brush it on the cachitos before baking.

9

Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until golden.

10

Brush the baked cachitos with melted butter or margarine to soften them.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

rolling pinovenbaking tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

CachitosCachitos de Jamón

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