Mexican mantecadas
Mexican mantecadas are one of the most traditional recipes and desserts in the Aztec territory, although they are used more frequently on birthdays, you should not wait for these dates to know everything that their preparation requires, since from now on the you can do at home.
Ingredients
To prepare these delicious cakes in the form of shortbread, you will have to gather the following ingredients:
โข 1 pinch of salt.
โข 1 tablespoon of yeast, instant yeast is required.
โข 2 large eggs.
โข 125 grams of flour.
โข 125 grams of sugar.
โข ยฝ cup of vegetable oil.
โข ยฝ cup of milk.
โข 1 tablespoon of vanilla or orange essence.
โข Orange zest.
โข 1 tablespoon baking powder.
Steps
Once you have all the ingredients, try to separate them according to the measurements you will need to prepare this recipe.ย When this is ready, you must begin to follow each step in depth to have the perfect Mexican mantecadas.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place the paper liners in the shortbread mold.
Step 2
In a cup, place the flour, baking powder and yeast, then set aside.ย Meanwhile, in another cup you must place the sugar and eggs, in this case you must beat until all the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 3
Proceed to add the milk, the essence of either vanilla or orange, and the orange zest.ย You must mix again.
Step 4
Add the oil gradually and slowly, while mixing until you achieve a uniform and homogeneous mixture.
Step 5
To this mixture you will have to add the one you reserved in the first step along with a tablespoon of salt.ย You should continue mixing, but not as much.ย Then let it rest for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 6
Add the mixture to the mold that you already have ready.ย You must cook it for 20 minutes in the oven, then let them cool for a couple of minutes and they are ready to taste.
Mexican mantecadas last in perfect condition, that is, crispy and fresh for two or three days.ย So you can have an exquisite snack for several days.
