Campechanas

Campechanas

Campechanas

Campechanas are flaky, sweet Mexican pastries with a sugary glaze, perfect for a delightful treat or dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 200cal
Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 150mg

Difficulty Level: easy

30 min Prep
20 min Cook
50 min Total
12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  3. Add 1 cup of cold diced butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Try not to overwork the dough as it will affect the texture.
  5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4×4 inch squares.
  6. Transfer the dough squares to the prepared baking sheet. Prick each square a few times with a fork to prevent puffing.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the squares are golden brown.
  8. While the pastries are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Once the pastries are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the sugar glaze over each one using a pastry brush. Allow to cool and set.
  10. Serve the campechanas once they have cooled. They’re best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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