Cuca de Goiabada

Rating

Calories: Approx. 250 Calories per serving

Macros: 8g protein, 10g fat, 32g carbohydrates per serving

Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: desserts, breads, Brazilian cuisine, sweet breads, homemade desserts

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A delightful Southern Brazilian dessert featuring a soft, kneaded bread base topped with a sweet, crumbly layer and enriched with guava paste, perfect for coffee breaks or dessert moments.

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Experience the delightful blend of sweet and savory with this classic Southern Brazilian dessert: Cuca de Goiabada. This unique treat features a soft, kneaded bread base topped with a sweet, crumbly layer, and is infused with the rich flavor of guava paste. An absolute delight for coffee breaks or dessert moments!

Ingredients

For the Dough:
🥚 3 eggs
🥛 300 ml warm milk
🧁 20 g dry biological yeast (2 sachets of 10g each)
🍬 8 tablespoons refined sugar
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🥄 2 tablespoons powdered milk
🧂 1 pinch of salt
🌾 Approximately 800 g wheat flour
🍈 1 guava paste, diced

For the Crumble (Farofa):
🌾 1/2 cup wheat flour
🍬 1/2 cup refined sugar
🧈 2 tablespoons butter

For Brushing:
🥚 1 egg yolk

Instructions

1- Activate the Yeast:

In a small bowl, mix the 20g dry yeast with a portion of the 300 ml warm milk. Let it sit until bubbly.

2- Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and refined sugar until well combined.

3- Incorporate Dairy:

Add the butter and powdered milk into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.

4- Combine Yeast and Milk:

Add the activated yeast and the remaining milk to the bowl. Stir well.

5- Form the Dough:

Gradually add wheat flour, mixing initially with a spatula until the dough is firm.
Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until dough is slightly sticky but not clinging to hands.

6- First Rise:

Place the kneaded dough back in the bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Crumble (Farofa):
1- Mix Crumble Ingredients:

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and butter.
Mix with a spoon until crumbly.
Chill the crumble mixture in the refrigerator.

Assemble the Cuca:
1- Deflate the Dough:

After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into two portions.

2- Shape the Dough:

Roll each portion into a rectangle and evenly sprinkle with diced guava paste.

3- Roll and Transfer:

Roll each rectangle into a log and place them in greased and floured loaf pans.

4- Add the Toppings:

Brush rolled dough with egg yolk, sprinkle with crumble, and top with extra guava paste pieces for garnish.

5- Bake:

Place pans on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden, about 25-35 minutes.

After Baking:
1- Unmold and Cool:

Remove from the oven and unmold the cuca while still warm.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

2- Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy with a small cup of coffee to complement its sweet flavors.

Prep Time: 75 minutes
Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Equipment: Small bowl for yeast activation, Measuring cup, Large mixing bowl, Whisk, Silicone spatula, Loaf baking pans, Metal baking tray, Kitchen towel, Rolling pin, Small bowl for crumble, Spoon, Silicone brush, Knife, Cutting board