Dough snails in Spanish style

Spanish-style dough snails: a delicious recipe for unforgettable moments

If you're looking for a quick and tasty dessert, Spanish-style dough snails are the perfect choice. This simple recipe combines delicate textures with rich flavors, offering a final result that will impress any sweet lover. Plus, it’s a delightful cooking activity for both you and your loved ones. Let’s get started!

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 18 snails

Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 100 g melted butter
- 3 eggs
- 15 g fresh yeast
- 200 ml lukewarm water
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- Sesame seeds (for decoration)

Step by step:

1. Preparing the dough: Start by sifting the flour into a large bowl. This step is essential to avoid lumps and to achieve a uniform and fluffy dough. In the center of the flour, add the fresh yeast. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water (not hot, to avoid killing the yeast) and wait a few minutes until it starts to foam.

2. Mixing the ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, eggs, and melted butter to the bowl with the flour. Mix all the ingredients well, using a spatula or your hands, until a dough starts to form.

3. Kneading the dough: Now it’s time to knead the dough. Ideally, you want to achieve an elastic consistency, not too soft and not too hard. If you feel the dough is too sticky, you can add a little flour; if it’s too dry, a splash of water. Continue kneading for 5-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth.

4. Proofing: Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. This step will allow the yeast to act, and the dough will rise significantly.

5. Shaping the snails: Once the dough has risen, divide it into 18 equal parts. You can roll each piece of dough into a thin sheet. Brush each sheet with melted butter, making sure not to leave dry areas.

6. Rolling and shaping: Roll each sheet to form a tight log. Then, starting from one end, shape it into a snail, being careful to gently squeeze the dough to give it the desired shape. Place the snails on the baking tray, leaving enough space between them to rise.

7. Brushing and decorating: Beat the egg yolk and brush each snail with it. This step will give a beautiful golden color in the end. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.

8. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the tray with the snails in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden. You can check if they are done using the toothpick method: insert a toothpick inside one snail; if it comes out clean, they are perfectly baked.

Serving suggestions: This dessert is delicious warm, but also cold. You can serve the snails alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a caramel sauce to enhance the flavor.

Possible variations: You can experiment with various fillings, adding cinnamon or ground nuts to the dough, or even melted chocolate between the layers of dough for an extra touch of decadence.

This simple yet refined dessert will make you fall in love with cooking! Try this recipe for Spanish-style dough snails and enjoy every bite.