It's about preparing a delicious dough and frying it to perfection until crispy. Here we show you how to prepare them with love in the comfort of your home.
Salvadoran Hojuelas are a traditional Central American sweet that has endured through generations. This fried delight, appreciated for its flavor and crispy texture, has become part of El Salvador's culinary culture.
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Hojuelas
Ingredients
450 grams of All-purpose flour
50 grams of Butter
1 Egg
1 Orange
Oil
1 pinch of Salt
350 grams of Sugar
Cinnamon sticks
Water
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the hojuelas, in a bowl combine the all-purpose flour, butter, an egg, sugar, orange juice, a pinch of salt.
Step 2 : Slowly add water, kneading until achieving a homogeneous dough.
Step 3 : Subsequently, sprinkle flour on a flat surface and roll out the dough with a rolling pin until thin.
Step 4 : Using a cup, cut circles in the rolled-out dough to shape the hojuelas.
Step 5 : Fry each hojuela in hot oil until golden and toasted.
Step 6 : Serve hot and, if desired, sprinkle with sugar.
