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Masa de Hojaldres

Cultural Context

Masa de Hojaldres is a staple in Panamanian cuisine, often used in both sweet and savory pastries. This flaky pastry dough is celebrated for its versatility, being the base for dishes like empanadas and desserts. Traditionally made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and water, it reflects the resourcefulness of local cooks. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Panama, inspiring variations in many Latin American countries and among home bakers worldwide.

PanamanianPAother
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds all-purpose flour
1.5 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
a pinch of salt
4 ounces vegetable oil (sunflower oil)
water (quantity depends on dough consistency)

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat while shortening is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour brands

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while generic brands can save money.

1

Welcome to the channel, today we are making dough for hojaldre.

2

Measure out 2 pounds (1 kilogram) of all-purpose flour and reserve a little for later.

3

Add all the dry ingredients to the flour: 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

4

Mix all the dry ingredients together thoroughly.

5

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add 4 ounces of vegetable oil.

6

Gradually add water to the mixture, adjusting the amount based on the dough consistency.

7

Mix the ingredients in the center until they form a ball of dough.

8

Knead the dough on a clean surface using the palms of your hands and the backs of your fingers to incorporate everything.

9

Knead gently until the dough is smooth, treating it with care.

10

The dough will have a brownish color due to the unrefined sugar used.

11

Cover the dough with a clean, damp kitchen towel to keep it hydrated and prevent crusting.

12

Let the dough rest at room temperature before using.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlclean surfacekitchen towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Puff PastryMasa Hojaldre

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