How to Make Honduran Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Honduran cuisine is a flavorful and diverse culinary tradition that reflects the country's rich history and cultural influences. One popular dish that showcases the unique flavors of Honduras is the Honduran quesadilla. Unlike the familiar Mexican dish with the same name, Honduran quesadillas are more akin to a sweet, cake-like bread that is typically enjoyed with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Quesadillas in Honduras are not your typical savory, cheese-filled tortilla that many ar...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups margarine
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 6 room-temperature eggs
  • 2 cups lukewarm milk
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium glass baking dish.
  • In a bowl, beat together margarine and 3 cups sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder; add them alternately with the milk, stirring well between each addition. Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and sesame seeds. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the cake pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, and cut into squares.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 478mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 238mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 127mg