Mantecaos Recipes

MANTECADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F. Place muffin paper liners in muffin pan.
• Sift together flour, baking powder and yeast in one medium size bowl, and set aside. Place egg and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until sugar has dissolved.
• Add milk and the flavoring of your choice (vanilla, orange essence plus orange zest) and mix.
• Incorporate the oil in a gentle stream and whisk again to form a homogenous mixture.
• Slowly stir in the dry ingredients plus the pinch of salt, mixing gently until you have a very uniform batter. Do not over mix. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
• With the help of a pitcher or a ladle, pour the batter into the already prepared muffin pan. Fill it up just a little bit bellow the edge. See picture above.
• Carefully place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes on a cooling rack. They keep well for 2 to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.

MANTECADOS: TRADITIONAL SPANISH CRUMBLE CAKES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 325 F.
• In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the vegetable shortening with the oil. Add the sugar and mix until smooth. Add the egg yolks, anisette, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cinnamon , and mix together.
• Add 7 of the cups flour, 1 cup at a time to the mixture, then add baking soda. Be sure to mix well. The dough should be smooth and soft.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop out a dollop of dough. Form balls about the size of walnuts using your hands. If the dough is too sticky to roll into balls, mix in additional flour (from 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
• Place balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet . Lightly press down on each ball to flatten slightly. Brush the beaten egg white on the top of each cookie. Bake cookies until they begin to turn light brown on the bottom edges, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool 5 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet, as they are very delicate. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon if desired.
• Enjoy.

MANTECADOS RECIPE: TRADITIONAL SPANISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F

CHEESE MANTECAOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put the butter, cheese, flour, egg, salt, cayenne, and cumin into the bowl of a food processor and pulse, just until the mixture resembles coarse meal; do not over process. (You can also use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut the mixture to the same consistency.)
• Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Line the balls on a nonstick or lightly greased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between them. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers.
• Bake until the pastries puff and become golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, then garnish with paprika if you like and serve within a few hours.
• Omit the cumin and paprika; increase the cayenne to 1 teaspoon, or to taste.

CHEECH'S MANCHACA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Sprinkle the steak with the oregano, salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Broil the steak until well done, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing. Slice or shred the steak into thin pieces and set aside.
• In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, potatoes, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and add the shredded steak. Simmer the mixture for 2 hours until thickened.
• Serve the Manchaca with warm flour tortillas to wrap.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

CHEESE MANTECAOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a food processor put the butter, cheese, flour, egg, salt, cayenne, and cumin.
• Pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal; don't over-process.
• Form the mixture into 1 inch balls and place on a lightly greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
• Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
• Bake until the pastries puff and are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on a wire rack and garnish with the paprika.

MANTECAOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
• Place all the ingredients except the paprika in a food processor.
• Pulse the mixture in quick, short spurts until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
• Roll a little of the mixture into a ball, place it on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers.
• Repeat with the remaining mixture.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden and slightly puffed.
• Sprinkle the crackers with paprika and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

MANSAKA

Steps:

• Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the onion and garlic; cook until tender. Drain excess grease, and sprinkle in the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, cinnamon and oregano. Stir in the mushrooms and tomato sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl or dish, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until about halfway done.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, or shallow casserole dish of similar size, layer half of the potatoes. Spread half of the meat sauce over them, then sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat the layers ending with cheese on top.
• Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned.

HAM AND CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat and add the meat; cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and herbs. Add to the meat mixture and cook until just heated through. Season with pepper and spoon into the Cheese Mantecaos, making little sandwiches. Serve immediately.