Vida Recetas Editorial
Sweet bread is a classic on Latin American tables, and Pajaritos are a charming and fluffy version that wins over both young and old. This sweet bread recipe is perfect for a family snack or to share at a children's party. Its name evokes its shape of small buns, often decorated with meringue, making them irresistible.
These buns have roots in traditional baking, where the dough enriched with eggs, butter, and sugar becomes a tender and aromatic delight. The orange zest adds a citrusy touch that balances the sweetness, and the final meringue gives them a shiny finish and a crispy texture on the outside, soft on the inside.
They are ideal for breakfast or snacks, and are enjoyed by both children and adults. They are also an excellent option for special occasions or simply to treat the family to homemade bread.
Go ahead and make these sweet breads and enjoy the unmistakable aroma and flavor of homemade bakery.
Cook
90 min
Servings
18
Dissolve the yeast in milk and with half a teaspoon of sugar
Add flour with the orange zest and the rest of the sugar
Whisk the eggs and add them to the flour
Melt the margarine and add it to the previous dough and add the yeast
Add all the dough (all the ingredients) if it were necessary to add a little water, it should be a soft dough
Store the dough in a bag and let it rest for 30 minutes, tightly covered so that no air enters it, then take it out and form balls, brush with a little egg yolk and bake for 30 minutes in a high oven
For the meringue 1 egg white and 1/2 cup of sugar, put the egg white with sugar in a water bath, dissolve until the sugar has no lumps, remove from the water bath and beat until snow forms, you can decorate it with colored beads.
Ready to eat!!!
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 90 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 18 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
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.
