Semita De Pia Salvadoran Jam Filled Pastry

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Semita, a popular pastry in el salvador, is basically a tart of bread dough filled with jam or other rich fillings. Semita de piña, with a tasty pineapple filling, is a favorite. Prep time includes rising and resting. posted for zwt.

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Steps

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Add the milk , butter , sugar and salt to a saucepan and heat , stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

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Remove from heat and set aside to cool until lukewarm.

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Mix the warm water and yeast together in a small bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.

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Add 4 cups of the flour to large mixing bowl.

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Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture , warm milk and beaten eggs.

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Stir with a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients and bring the dough together.

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Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead , adding extra flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticking to your hands and is silky and elastic.

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Remove the dough to a large , lightly oiled bowl.

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Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm corner until doubled in size , about 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and punch it down with your fists to deflate it.

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Cut the dough into 2 equal-sized portions.

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Roll ou.

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Ingredients

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milk, butter, sugar, salt, warm water, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, eggs, pineapple preserves, ground cinnamon, egg