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How to prepare delicious macheteadas

Name: Macheteadas
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 4 cup Flour; 1 Unit Egg; 4 tablespoon Sugar; 4 tablespoon Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; ½ cup Warm water; 2 ½ teaspoon Baking powder

Versión en español

On this page we present you 4 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Macheteadas (Original version)
Macheteadas (Version with 10 ingredients and 7 steps)
Macheteadas (Version with 8 ingredients and 10 steps)
Macheteadas (Version with 9 ingredients and 8 steps)

This is a typical Honduran recipe that has become a favorite dessert in the northern region of the country. Macheteadas are easy to make and are perfect for enjoying as breakfast or as a dessert.

This delicious treat can be accompanied with coffee, milk, honey, or any other beverage you like.

Typical, easy and quick to make, ideal for breakfast or as a dessert, it can be served with coffee, milk, honey, and is very popular among Honduran families.

About its origin

Macheteadas are a very popular dessert in Honduras, especially in the northern region of the country.

Although their exact origin is unknown, it is believed they were created by peasant families in the region, using the ingredients they had available to create cheap and delicious desserts.

They are called this because of the marks or cuts made on their surface during preparation, which resemble the notches left by a machete on plants.

Preparation tips

To prepare the perfect macheteadas, we recommend sprinkling them with a little powdered or brown sugar, along with butter and honey.

You can also prepare coconut recipes with honey and milk-based torrejas to serve as accompaniments.

Macheteadas

Bakery

2 hours

fried

10 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups of Flour

1 Egg

4 tablespoons of Sugar

4 tablespoons of Oil

1 teaspoon of Salt

½ cup of Warm water

2 ½ teaspoons of Baking powder

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by adding the flour, egg, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a container.

Step 2 : Then, knead the mixture until obtaining a homogeneous dough and form a long roll.

Step 3 : Next, cut the dough into balls the size of a tortilla and let rest for one hour.

Step 4 : After the resting time, take portions of the dough and form balls of the desired size.

Step 5 : Then, roll them out with a rolling pin and make three cuts in the center.

Step 6 : Finally, fry the balls in hot oil until golden on both sides.

Step 7 : Once ready, place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

Step 8 : These fried balls can be served with coffee, honey, or papaya sweet, according to personal preference.

Step 9 : Enjoy!

A version with oats

This alternative to traditional macheteadas incorporates ground oats, a source rich in fiber and proteins, making them even healthier and more nutritious.

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Ingredients

1 cup of Ground oats

1 cup of Wheat flour

1 cup of Milk

½ cup of Brown sugar

1 tablespoon of Baking powder

1 Egg

1 tablespoon of Butter

1 teaspoon of Ground cinnamon

1 pinch of Salt

Olive oil

Preparation

Step 1 : In a bowl, mix the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 2 : Add the milk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.

Step 3 : Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

Step 4 : Preheat a skillet or griddle and add a little olive oil.

Step 5 : Using a spoon, pour the batter onto the hot skillet and cook until golden on both sides.

Step 6 : Repeat the process until all the batter is used.

Step 7 : Serve the oat macheteadas hot and enjoy.

A Chocolate Version

If you are a chocolate fan, this version of the macheteadas will be perfect for you. By adding cocoa powder to the dough, you get an intense and delicious flavor that will surely satisfy your palate. You can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or dip them in melted chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness.

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Ingredients

2 cups of Flour

½ cup of Cocoa powder

½ cup of Melted butter

½ cup of Sugar

½ cup of Milk

1 tablespoon of Baking powder

½ teaspoon of Salt

½ teaspoon of Cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1 : Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Step 2 : In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3 : Add the melted butter and milk, and mix until forming a homogeneous dough.

Step 4 : Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for a few minutes.

Step 5 : Divide the dough into two parts and form two discs approximately 1 cm thick.

Step 6 : Cut each disc into triangles of your desired size.

Step 7 : Place the triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8 : Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 9 : Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with powdered sugar or dipping in melted chocolate.

Step 10 : Serve and enjoy these delicious chocolate macheteadas.

Traditional Macheteadas

Macheteadas are one of the favorite treats for many Hondurans. This recipe is easy to prepare and will leave you satisfied.

Bakery

1 hour

10 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of Flour

Sugar

1 Egg

1 teaspoon of Baking soda

2 tablespoons of Oil

1 tablespoon of Vanilla essence

1 cup of Milk

1 pinch of Salt

1 cup of Water

Preparation

Step 1 : In a plastic container, add the pound of flour and the egg, then add the teaspoon of baking soda, the cup of milk, the two tablespoons of oil, a pinch of salt, the vanilla essence, and finally, the cup of water.

Step 2 : Start mixing the dough until it reaches a smooth consistency, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 3 : Once rested, form small balls, aiming for them to be the size of a tortilla when stretched.

Step 4 : Let the balls rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5 : After this time, stretch the balls and make three cuts in the center.

Step 6 : In a deep fryer, add oil and heat it over the stove.

Step 7 : Fry the macheteadas until golden and completely cooked, making sure no part remains raw.

Step 8 : Turn off the heat and let them cool.