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 mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
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
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.
Keyword filipino desert, filipino snack, piyaya