Pastechi Pastry Dough

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Authentic Pastechi Pastry Dough recipe for a Caribbean snack
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

9 cups white flour
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup milk ( more if needed )
hot oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
362
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Pastechi is a traditional snack from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao and can also be found in other Caribbean countries. These deep-fried turnovers can be filled with a variety of fillings such as meat, cheese, or fruit. Pastechi is often enjoyed as a breakfast pastry or snack throughout the day. The dough for pastechi is light and flaky and contrasts well with the filling inside. This recipe produces a delicious pastry that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve pastechi hot with your favorite filling and enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at home.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2.Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and 3 teaspoons of sugar together until pale yellow and frothy.
4.Slowly stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture.
5.Add enough milk (up to 1/2 cup or more) to make a soft dough that is not too sticky to handle.
6.Knead the dough briefly until smooth.
7.Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
8.Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
9.Cut the dough into circles or rectangles of the desired size.
10.Fill each dough circle or rectangle with your desired filling.
11.Fold over the dough and press the edges together to seal.
12.Fry each pastechi in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

PROS

Pastechi is a delicious snack that can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings.

It is a popular snack in the Caribbean and can be enjoyed any time of day.

CONS

Pastechi is a deep-fried pastry, which means it is high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The ingredients in this recipe have no known health benefits, but the satisfaction from enjoying this snack can contribute to mental well-being.

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