Description
Delicious Coyotas from Sonora offer a delightful blend of flavors wrapped in a soft, sweet dough filled with brown sugar and cinnamon, embodying the rich culinary heritage of Mexico.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup piloncillo (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add cold butter and blend until crumbly.
- Slowly incorporate water until a dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Fill each circle with grated piloncillo.
- Fold dough over filling and seal the edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve warm and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use cold butter for a flaky texture and finely grate the filling to enhance flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican