Hojaldres de Astorga

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Hojaldres de Astorga is a traditional pastry originating from the town of Astorga, hence the name. In order to prepare this snack, puff pastry sheet is cut into rectangles with holes cut in the center. The pastry is baked in the oven for about 10 minutes and it's then dipped in hot syrup. The syrup usually consists of water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Hojaldres de Astorga pastries are often served for breakfast or as an afternoon snack eaten alongside tea or coffee.