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    Dominican Cupcakes Recipe

    The dominican cupcakes are more than a meal in Latin American gastronomy, because it is a delicious appetizercapable of being transformed into a cultural icon of each country.

    We know that although they are not exclusive to the Dominican Republic, the cupcake is one of the food options to serve at any celebration, especially at Christmas. Although it is also an excellent alternative to offer at a dinner.

    How to make Dominican cupcakes?

    Dominican cupcakes they have a special touch in the filling that differentiates them from other cultures. In addition, the dough must be made with the perfect harmony in its ingredients, which invites you to savor a toasted, golden cake with the best minced chicken, meat or pork.

    Nutritional information

    1. 🍽️ Category: Appetizers
    2. 🍳 Cuisine: Dominican
    3. 🔪 Preparation: 40 minutes
    4. 🍲 Cooking: 5 minutes
    5. 🔥 Calories: 400 kcal
    6. 👫 Servings: 15 units

    Steps to make Recipe in the United States

    Ingredients

    • 450 grams of Wheat Flour
    • 125 grams of Butter
    • 2 large tablespoons of vegetable shortening
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 cup of cold water
    • 1 spoon of sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
    • oil for frying
    • 1 kg of beef stuffing (previously prepared)

    Preparation

    • Step 1: First of all, we sift the wheat flour and the baking powder in a bowl, to ensure that the dough acquires a smooth texture without lumps. Add the salt and sugar and stir to ensure that it is well distributed.
    • Step 2: Add the egg yolks and immediately add the butter and vegetable shortening. Add the cold water and mix with your hands to form a compact dough. Put it in the fridge and let it rest for ten minutes.
    • Step 3: Once the time has elapsed, we place the dough on a previously floured counter and proceed to stretch it, with the help of a roller or uslero, until we obtain a thickness of 1 millimeter.
    • Step 4: With a round mold, we cut several circumferences and fill with the beef filling.
    • Step 5: We place one circle on top of another to cover the filling and with a wet brush, we seal the edges.
    • Step 6: In a frying pan with very hot oil, fry the cakes until you notice that they begin to brown. Remove from the heat, let the oil drain and serve.

    Recommendation

    To minimize preparation times, we recommend prepare the filling for the cupcakes in advance or use the protein left over from lunch. The cupcakes are very versatile, because you can fill them however you want and they will always be an excellent option to share.

    Fun facts

    The filling of Ground beef is the most common in Dominican pastelitosThey even sometimes add diced potatoes to the stew and sometimes a portion of raisins to add a sweet touch. But regardless of how they are filled, Dominicans love pastelitos, becoming one of the favorite native foods of inhabitants and visitors.