Hojuelas | Hojaldras

“Amo las hojuelas, pero las que son con miel rosada…tiene que ser rosada sino no sabe igual. AdemĂ¡s de que son deliciosas, siempre me van a recordar a mi abuela, no habĂ­a sĂ¡bado que estuviĂ©ramos en su casa que no escuchĂ¡ramos por la calle: ‘Van las hojueeelasss!’ En cuanto oĂ­amos a la ‘señora de las hojuelas’ corrĂ­amos a la calle para que no se fuera y las escogĂ­amos nosotros…’deme esa’…’esa estĂ¡ como quebradita, deme otra’. Luego de un tiempo, obvio que ya hasta tocaban la puerta con las hojuelas de los nietos de Doña Olga; comprĂ¡bamos como 10 o 15 siempre. TodavĂ­a hoy, si las encuentro siempre compro hojuelas con miel rosada.”

  One of the most prized delicacies of street eating, this flour fritter is extra special because of its distinct red syrup – which is nothing more than sugar made into syrup with a bit of food coloring! So many people know them only from the street vendors, not having a clue of how to make them themselves at home, even though it’s basically just fried dough. Found in fairs, outdoor venues, or in local confectionary stands to be enjoyed as a sweet tasty snack, they are most commonly known to all by the infamous lady who carries them on her head along the streets, selling them in a door-to-door fashion, or sometimes even stopping traffic along the way!

Collaboration made by Melissa, an out-going and active professional living in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She enjoys her friends and loves her family, and engages in all sorts of different activities around town.
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