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Pan Pirujo

Cultural Context

Pan Pirujo is a traditional Guatemalan dessert that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Often enjoyed during festive occasions, it combines simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and spices to create a moist, flavorful cake. This dish is a beloved part of Guatemalan celebrations, showcasing the fusion of indigenous and Spanish influences. Today, variations can be found across Central America, with each region adding its own twist to the recipe.

GuatemalanGTdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
3 tazas de harina (336 g o 12 onzas)
1 cucharada sopera de levadura seca (15 g o media onza)
media cucharadita de azúcar
5 gramos de sal
15 g de manteca vegetal
1 taza y cuarto de agua a temperatura ambiente

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Mezclar 3 tazas de harina, 1 cucharada sopera de levadura seca, media cucharadita de azúcar, 5 gramos de sal y 15 gramos de manteca vegetal en un recipiente.

2

Agregar 1 taza y cuarto de agua a temperatura ambiente y mezclar bien.

3

Amasar la mezcla por unos 15 minutos hasta que esté bien integrada.

4

Dejar reposar la masa durante 45 minutos en un recipiente de plástico.

5

Después del reposo, cortar la masa en dos partes y darles forma de 'dibujitos'.

6

Colocar las piezas en una charola engrasada y dejar que tripliquen su tamaño.

7

Hacer tres cortes en la parte superior de cada pieza de masa.

8

Precalentar el horno a 200ºC (400ºF) y hornear durante 40 a 50 minutos.

9

Al sacar del horno, aplicar mantequilla con una brochita para dar brillo.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

recipiente de plásticocharola engrasadahorno

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennutsdairyeggs

Also Known As

PirujoPiruja

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