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Title: “Airy Cheese Fritters Inspired by Brazilian Cuisine”
Subtitle: “A Light and Delicious Snack Made With Airy Pastry Dough”
Description: This recipe is inspired by the light, airy cheese fritter snacks popular in Brazilian cuisine. It uses a simple pastry dough recipe that can be made from scratch or easily bought online. The final product is a delicious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing you with essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients List:
– All Purpose Flour (for the Pastry Dough)
– Salt (to taste)
– Baking Powder (to help rise the dough)
– Milk (to keep the dough soft and workable)
– Butter or Margarine (for shortening)
– Ground Beef (optional)
– Onion (optional)
– Bell Pepper (optional)
– Parmesan Cheese (or any other shredded cheese)
– Egg (for binding the dough together)
Instructions:
1. Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl.
2. Add milk and mix until combined. If using ground beef or other fillings, add them now.
3. Beat egg into mixture until well incorporated.
4. Cover dough and let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Form small balls of dough. Roll each ball between two sheets of parchment paper to create a thinner, more delicate crust.
7. Place the rolled out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter or margarine to prevent sticking.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top of the dough rounds.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 10
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per Serving: 263 kcal
Total Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Sodium: 230 mg
Potassium: 29 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Time Needed: Total Time: 45 minutes
Note: For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust quantities according to personal preference.
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Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl. |
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Add milk and mix until combined. If using ground beef or other fillings, add them now. |
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Beat egg into mixture until well incorporated. |
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Cover dough and let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. |
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). |
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Form small balls of dough. Roll each ball between two sheets of parchment paper to create a thinner, more delicate crust. |
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Place the rolled out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter or margarine to prevent sticking. |
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over top of the dough rounds. |
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9
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving. |
