Venezuelan Pastelitos Recipe - quearepas.com
Preparing the dough for Venezuelan pastelitos is easy. Mix flour, salt and butter, then add warm water and knead until you obtain a smooth dough. Let it rest, divide into portions, stretch, fill, seal and fry until golden brown and crispy. Delicious bites ready to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose wheat flour
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter or margarine, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Warm water
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 unit Egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour and salt. Add the butter or margarine and mix with your hands until you get a sandy texture.
- Gradually add the warm water, little by little, while mixing with your hands. Continue kneading until you obtain a smooth, elastic dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time. If it is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let rest for at least 30 minutes to relax the dough and make it easier to handle.
- After the resting time, divide the dough into smaller portions, about the size of a golf ball. This will make it easier to roll out the dough and fill the pastelitos.
- Take a portion of dough and, using a rolling pin, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a thin circle approximately 10-12 cm in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the dough circle. Fold the dough in half, forming a semicircle, and press the edges with your fingers to seal them. You can use a fork to score the edges to make sure they are well sealed.
- Repeat this process with the rest of the dough and filling.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the pastelitos .
- Fry the pastelitos in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the pastelitos for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the pastelitos from the pan and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Nutritional Information
The nutritional information for Venezuelan pastelitos may vary depending on the ingredients used and the size of each portion. The following is a general estimate of the nutritional values for each medium-sized (approximately 50 grams) fried pastelito:- Calories: about 180-200 calories.
- Fats: about 10-15 grams, depending on the type of filling and oil used for frying.
- Carbohydrates: about 20-25 grams, mainly from wheat flour.
- Protein: about 3-5 grams, depending on the type of stuffing used.
- Fiber: generally low in fiber content, with approximately 1-2 grams per muffin.
- Vitamins and minerals: the amount of vitamins and minerals may vary depending on the ingredients used in the filling, such as vegetables, meat or cheese.