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Medialunas de Grasa

Cultural Context

Medialunas de Grasa, or fat croissants, are a beloved pastry in Argentina, often enjoyed during breakfast or as a snack with coffee. They reflect the French influence on Argentine cuisine, adapted to local tastes and ingredients. Traditionally flaky and buttery, these pastries are a staple in bakeries across Argentina, often served alongside dulce de leche or jam. Today, they are cherished not only in Argentina but also in various Latin American countries, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage.

ArgentinianARdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 grams all-purpose flour
50 grams margarine
50 grams beef fat
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for empaste)
2 tablespoons sugar
5 grams dry yeast
300 milliliters water
20 grams salt (approximately 1 tablespoon)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the empaste by mixing 50 grams of margarine and 50 grams of beef fat with a fork until creamy; add 2 tablespoons of flour and mix until no loose flour remains.

2

In a bowl, add 500 grams of all-purpose flour and make a well in the center.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 5 grams of dry yeast, 300 milliliters of water (at room temperature), and 20 grams of salt into the well.

4

Mix the ingredients together by hand to form a dough ball.

5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 45 minutes until smooth.

6

Clean the surface and oil it lightly.

7

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, oiling your hands and the surface as needed; let it rest for 5-10 minutes to relax the dough.

8

After resting, roll out the dough again into a rectangle, covering half with the prepared empaste without reaching the edges.

9

Fold the dough over to cover the empaste and roll it out again into a rectangle, letting it rest for 5-10 minutes if it resists stretching.

10

Cut the dough in half and roll each half from the cut edge inward to form two logs, letting them rest for 10-15 minutes.

11

Cut the logs into portions using your fingers as a guide (about four fingers wide).

12

Flatten each portion slightly and shape them into crescent shapes, leaving a gap in the center for rising.

13

Place the shaped medialunas on an oiled surface, cover them, and let them rest.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinspatula

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Argentinian CroissantsFat Croissants

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