How to make chumbeques

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

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

Step 3 : On the work surface, form a crown with the flour and incorporate the melted fat and water, kneading until a homogeneous dough is achieved.

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

Step 5 : Then, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape with a rolling pin, reaching a thickness of 4 to 5 mm.

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

Step 7 : Place them 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's syrup, boil water with sugar and lemon juice until it reaches the proper consistency.

Step 10 : You can add cinnamon, cloves, and fig leaves to enhance the flavor of the syrup.

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

Step 12 : Allow to cool before cutting into squares or rectangles for serving or storing.