Argentine · bread
Facturas (Pastry Assortment)
Facturas (Pastry Assortment) reads sweetness 7.1, richness 5.8 and nutty 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine bread, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.1 · Richness 5.8 · Nutty 4.0 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Sourness 2.5 · Umami 2.2 · Earthy 1.1 · Salinity 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup quince paste
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Time & effort: about 50 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 372.8 kcal, 12 g protein, 15.7 g fat, 47.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Prepare an enriched, laminated dough and shape into varied forms: spirals, ovals, and rectangles.
- Fill or top with dulce de leche or quince paste, then bake until golden.
- Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light sugar syrup glaze.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.