Guatemalan 'pirujos' are like French bread but individual. Discover how to prepare this delicious bread with pointed ends.
Prepare Guatemalan 'pirujos' at home, like French bread, but individual. You will learn to make them in a simple and delicious way, surprising family and friends.
Pirujos
Ingredients
2 cups of Flour
1 tablespoon of Sugar
1 tablespoon of Salt
1 tablespoon of Dry yeast
¾ cup of Water
Vegetable shortening
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, mix the 2 cups of flour with the salt.
Step 2 : Add the yeast previously dissolved in half a cup of water.
Step 3 : Then, add the vegetable shortening and mix everything very well.
Step 4 : Proceed to knead the mixture, adding more flour as needed.
Step 5 : Let the dough rest in a covered container.
Step 6 : Form balls with the dough and let them rest.
Step 7 : Then, shape the 'pirujos' and allow them to rise for a few minutes.
Step 8 : Brush with water and bake at 360 degrees for 45 minutes.
Step 9 : Next, increase the temperature to 400 degrees for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 10 : The freshly baked 'pirujos' are ready to enjoy.
