Hojaldres

Ingrédients

• 3 cups flour (, sifted)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 teaspoons caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup water ((more or less))
• Vegetable oil ((for frying))
• Stand mixer
• Rolling pin

Préparation

1. 1

   Mix all the dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center and break the egg in the center of this well. Add the oil.

3. 3

   Using the dough hook, mix the ingredients at low speed, gradually incorporating the water until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous dough. The given amount of water is approximate and depends on the quality of the flour that is used.

4. 4

   Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface, cover it and let it rest for 2 hours, away from drafts.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 12 to 15 pieces and form balls the size of a golf ball.

6. 6

   Pour a large amount of oil into a skillet and heat.

7. 7

   On a lightly oiled work surface, flatten each ball and, using both hands, stretch it until it is round, thin and flat (about ¼ inch / 5 mm thick).

8. 8

   You can also use a rolling pin to flatten them.

9. 9

   Fry each bread a few minutes on each side until golden brown.