How to Make Chumbeques

Step 1 : In a pot, place the fat and heat it to soften.

Step 2 : In another container, dissolve the coloring and baking soda in the liter of water.

Step 3 : On the work surface, form a circle of flour and incorporate the melted fat and water, kneading until a homogeneous dough is obtained.

Step 4 : Let the dough rest wrapped in plastic film in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Step 5 : Then, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape until it is 4 to 5 mm thick.

Step 6 : Cut three equal strips, preferably rectangular and of the same size.

Step 7 : Place on baking sheets and prick with a fork.

Step 8 : Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 9 : For the filling honey, boil water with sugar and lemon juice until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 10 : You can add cinnamon, cloves, and fig leaves to give more flavor to the honey.

Step 11 : Once the syrup is warm, evenly spread it over the baked dough sheets and assemble the sweet as a three-layer alfajor, sprinkling ground cinnamon on top.

Step 12 : Let cool before cutting into squares or rectangles before serving or storing.