Traditional Latin American sweet bread, Vigilantes are a delicious treat perfect for sharing with family. Filled with pastry cream or quince paste before baking, or coated with sugar syrup right out of the oven, they are ideal to accompany breakfast or tea time. Their preparation can be labor-intensive, but it’s worth it for their unique flavor and the joy of enjoying them together. A delight that will charm both adults and children.
To make Vigilantes, start by kneading a sweet, fluffy dough.
Then, cut it into triangles and carefully roll them up.
Finally, bake until golden and exquisite.
A delightful treat to share anytime.
Vigilantes
Ingredients
800 grams of Flour
90 grams of Butter
100 grams of Sugar
500 milliliters of Milk
1 Egg
Vanilla
1 Baking powder
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the sweet breads, start by heating the milk with the butter until the butter melts, avoiding boiling.
Step 2 : Then, pour this mixture into a bowl and add the sugar, yeast, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt, mixing well.
Step 3 : Gradually add the flour until you get a elastic dough that does not stick to your fingers.
Step 4 : Place the dough in a bowl and let it rise for one hour.
Step 5 : After resting, place the dough on a floured surface and knead to remove the air.
Step 6 : Roll out the dough to about 1/2 cm thickness and trim the edges to form a square or rectangle.
Step 7 : Cut this square in half to form approximately 10 cm squares, then divide into triangles.
Step 8 : Stretch each triangle from one point to the other, roll starting from the shortest point, and place on a baking sheet.
Step 9 : Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Step 10 : Bake the breads at 180-200°C for about 15-20 minutes.
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