Panamanian Hojaldres Traditional Recipe
Hojaldres are a traditional Panamanian bread made from a simple dough of wheat flour, sugar, salt, oil, and water. The dough is divided into small portions, shaped into discs, and fried until golden and crisp.
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Panama
Servings 2 Yield
Calories 545 kcal
- Flour – 2 cups
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Sugar – 1 tbsp
- Baking powder – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Water – ½ cup
In a large bowl mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
Make a well in the center then add the oil and a little water.
Mix until dough begins to form. If the mixture is too wet, add more flour, if it is dry, add more water.
Knead the dough well until it is fairly smooth.
Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface, cover it and let it rest for a couple hours. You can also leave it refrigerated overnight.
Cut the dough into equal pieces and roll into small balls.
When you are ready to make the hojaldres, heat a pan or skillet with the appropriate amount of oil for frying over medium-high heat.
Take a ball of dough and stretch it by hand until it is roughly 6 inches in diameter.
Drop the stretched dough into the hot oil and fry until it is golden brown, turning once. The dough will puff up and parts of the hojaldre will be crispy and parts will be bready.
Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1318mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Keyword Panamanian Hojaldres Traditional Recipe