They are the perfect appetizers with the ingredient everyone loves, cheese.
They are a delicious culinary creation that merges local flavors with international influences. The pastries are considered a popular appetizer at family gatherings and celebrations, where they are enjoyed amidst laughter and lively conversations.
Ham and Cheese Pastries
Ingredients
2 ½ cups of Wheat flour
½ Lard
Smoked ham
Cheddar or cheese curd
2 teaspoons of Baking soda
90 milliliters of Lukewarm milk
50 grams of Oil
1 Egg
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the dough, add part of the wheat flour to a bowl, then add lard, baking soda, egg, and salt.
Step 2 : Knead while pouring in lukewarm milk.
Step 3 : Continue kneading and adding flour until achieving a flexible consistency.
Step 4 : Make small balls with the dough and let them rest for 5 minutes, covering them with a cloth.
Step 5 : Then, cut the ham and cheese into strips.
Step 6 : On a previously oiled plate, place the dough ball and proceed to make the tortilla.
Step 7 : Once done, add ham and cheese and fry in a preheated pan.
Step 8 : Finally, serve with salsa or chismol.













