World Flavors Cookbook

Hojaldras

Panamanian fried dough — light, puffy, and slightly sweet, eaten for breakfast with cheese, eggs, or simply dusted with sugar.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

• 500g flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 250ml warm milk
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Rub in butter. Add milk gradually to form soft dough.
3. Knead briefly. Rest 30 minutes.
4. Divide into 8 balls. Flatten into thin rounds.
5. Fry in hot oil until puffed and golden on both sides.
6. Drain. Serve with cheese, eggs, or sugar.