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Piyaya

Angela
A beloved Filipino flat pastry filled with rich muscovadosugar, encased in a thin, flaky dough—perfect as a sweet snack or meriendatreat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Ingredients(Filling)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup muscovado sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Ingredients(Dough)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix muscovado sugar, flour, water, and oil to make the filling; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt for the dough.
  • Add cold water and vegetable oil, then knead until smooth and not sticky.
  • Divide dough into equal balls (8–10 pieces). Flatten each using a rolling pin.
  • Add 1–2 tsp of muscovado filling in the center of each disc.
  • Seal edges and flatten gently again to a thin round shape.
  • Cook on a dry non-stick pan over medium heat until both sides are browned and slightly puffed.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

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