Argentine · bread
Medialunas
Medialunas reads sweetness 8.1, richness 6.1 and floral 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine bread, about 1 hr 47 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.1 · Richness 6.1 · Floral 5.1 · Funk & Ferment 3.6 · Umami 1.7 · Nutty 0.6 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tbsp honey glaze
Time & effort: about 1 hr 47 min (17 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 404.6 kcal, 11.9 g protein, 17.6 g fat, 51.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make an enriched yeast dough, laminate it with butter through a series of folds, and shape into small crescents.
- Allow to proof until doubled, then bake until golden and fragrant.
- Brush immediately with a honey-water glaze for a sticky sheen.
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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.