BreakfastSnack

Facturas

Name: Facturas
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: argentinian
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 100 g sugar; 25 g fresh yeast; 150 ml milk lukewarm; 1 pcs egg large; 50 g butter softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 tsp salt; 150 g dulce de leche; 1 pcs egg yolk beaten; 1 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp apricot jam (optional); 1 tbsp water (optional)

Facturas are a beloved Argentinian pastry, often enjoyed for breakfast or with afternoon tea. These sweet, enriched dough pastries are typically filled or topped with various sweet ingredients like dulce de leche or pastry cream. This recipe creates classic facturas with a tender, slightly sweet dough.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 3 hr 15 min
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 277 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dough

500 gall-purpose flour
100 gsugar
25 gfresh yeast
150 mlmilk, lukewarm
1 pcsegg, large
50 gbutter, softened
1 tspvanilla extract
0.5 tspsalt

filling

150 gdulce de leche

egg wash

1 pcsegg yolk, beaten
1 tbspmilk

glaze

2 tbspapricot jam(optional)
1 tbspwater(optional)

Equipment

rolling pin · pastry brush · baking sheet · parchment paper · small bowl · large mixing bowl

The method

Step by step

1
In a small bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast and a pinch of sugar in the lukewarm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
About 1 min
3
Add the proofed yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
About 2 min
4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
5
Gradually incorporate the softened butter into the dough, kneading until it is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: This stage requires patience; the dough will seem greasy at first but will come together.
6
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
About 1 hr 30 min
Cook’s note: A slightly warm oven (turned off) or a sunny spot works well for rising dough.
7
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air.
About 1 min
8
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: For uniform facturas, you can weigh each dough ball.
9
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
About 5 min
10
Place a spoonful of dulce de leche in the center of half of the facturas. Leave the other half plain or shape them differently if desired.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Pinch the edges of the filled facturas to seal them completely.
11
Arrange the shaped facturas on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
About 2 min
12
Cover the facturas loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: They should look visibly larger and feel light.
13
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 15 min
14
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk for the egg wash.
About 1 min
15
Brush the tops of the facturas with the egg wash.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be gentle to avoid deflating the risen dough.
16
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
17
While the facturas are still warm, prepare the glaze by gently heating the apricot jam with water until smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: You can microwave the jam and water in short bursts.
18
Brush the warm facturas with the apricot glaze for a shiny finish.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This step is optional but adds a nice sweetness and shine.
19
Let the facturas cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: They are best enjoyed warm.

Per serving

Nutrition

56%Score

Calories: 277.4kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 50.7g
Fat: 5.2g
Fibre: 1.2g
Sugar: 18.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover facturas in an airtight container at room temperature.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a warm oven for a few minutes.