Breads and pastries
Easy
Protein bread
20 min
Breads and pastries
Easy
Recipe of Pabetes
Vida Recetas Editorial
The Argentine bread known as Pabetes is a traditional recipe that wins you over with its soft texture and slightly sweet flavor. Originally from the Cuyo region, this bread is perfect to accompany mate, coffee, or to enjoy at any time of day. Although its preparation requires some patience and kneading, it is simple and rewarding, ideal for home bakers looking to experiment with enriched doughs.
The dough, made with bread flour, yeast, butter, sugar, and milk, achieves a tender crumb and a golden crust. The special touch comes from brushing it with a mixture of cornstarch and water (known as "chuño"), which gives it a characteristic shine. They can be enjoyed freshly baked, warm, or stored for the next few days.
Pabetes are versatile: they can be served for breakfast, afternoon snack, or as a side dish for savory meals. Some variations include adding raisins or walnuts to the dough for an extra touch, but the classic recipe is perfect as is. Go ahead and make them to surprise your family with this Argentine delicacy.
Prep
2 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
Directions
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1
We started by tempering 30ml of milk and undoing the yeast. Reserve in a warm place.
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2
Put the water in a bowl at room temperature.
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3
Mix the flour, salt, powdered milk and sugar in a bowl
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4
Put the flour mixture in the bowl of water and mix with a paddle. When it is half mixed add the yeast.
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5
When the dough is homogeneous, add the pomade butter.
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6
Remove the dough from the bowl and put it on a table with flour.
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7
Kneading with short kneads (1 minute) and long breaks (4 min) my husband who has more strength helps me 😉, during kneading it is advisable to throw the dough on the table with force so that the dough is compact and smooth.
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8
Divide each ball of dough into 8 portions of 110 g. Lightly spread each ball of dough with your hand and fold the entire edge towards the center (pre-forming into a ball). Let it rest, with the top facing down and covered with kitchen film, for 20 minutes.
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9
After 20 minutes, flatten the balls to remove the air and form rectangular rolls, folding the dough as before.
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Let it rise for 90 minutes covered with plastic wrap.
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11
In this time of high you can prepare the\ "chuño\”. Dissolve the cornstarch in 125 ml of cold water. Pour the rest of the water (375 ml) into a small pot. Place it over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water mixture. Stir with a rod for one to two minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat.
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12
When the 90 minutes have passed, paint the rolls with a warm roll. While you are painting the breads, preheat your oven to 200°.
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When the breads are painted lower the temperature to 180° and bake for 20 minutes until half golden brown. Take out the tray, paint again with the chuño and put it in another 10 minutes.
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14
Let it cool on a rack and enjoy
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Pabetes?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Pabetes?
The preparation time is 2 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
