Caribbean Delight: Authentic Pastechi Turnover Pastries

Pastechi Pastry Dough 🥟

Description: Transport yourself to the flavors of the southern Caribbean with these delightful Antillean meat turnover pastries, known as Pastechi. With a recipe reminiscent of island living on Bonaire, these treats are a true taste of paradise. Though they require some time and effort, the results are absolutely worth it, delivering a burst of authentic Caribbean taste that will have your family clamoring for more.

• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes (including resting time for the pastry)

Ingredients:

• 9 cups white flour
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup milk

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 98.1
• Fat Content: 2.7g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
• Cholesterol Content: 12.6mg
• Sodium Content: 164.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16g
  • Fiber Content: 0.5g
  • Sugar Content: 1.5g
• Protein Content: 2.2g

Recipe Yield:

• Approximately 60 cocktail pastechis

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients with butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white flour, white sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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2. Slowly add liquid: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and milk until well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

3. Knead to a smooth ball and let stand: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.

4. Roll out thinly on lightly floured board: After resting, roll out the dough thinly on a lightly floured surface. Aim for a thickness that will yield tender and flaky pastries.

5. Cut into rounds: Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut the rolled-out dough into rounds of your desired size.

6. Add Pastechi filling: Spoon a generous teaspoon of the prepared Pastechi filling onto each round of dough. (The filling recipe is posted separately.)

7. Fold rounds in half; seal and crimp edges: Carefully fold each round of dough in half to encase the filling, then use a fork to seal and crimp the edges firmly.

8. Fry in oil until golden brown: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pastechis in batches until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

9. Drain on paper towels: Once fried, transfer the pastechis to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.

10. Serve warm and with ketchup, if desired: These pastechis are best enjoyed warm, straight from the fryer. Serve them with a side of ketchup for dipping, if desired.

Recipe may be halved if desired to yield fewer pastechis, but why not make a big batch to share with friends and family? Enjoy the taste of the Caribbean with every flavorful bite of these homemade Pastechi pastries!