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Guagua de pan

🇪🇨 A dish from Ecuador

Guagua de pan, a dish from Ecuador
Juan Jorge Arellano Lima, Perú · CC BY-SA 2.0

T'anta wawa is a type of sweet roll shaped and decorated in the form of a small child or infant. They are generally made of wheat and sometimes contain a sweet filling.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter, sweet filling
🔥Cooking methodbaked sweet bread shaped like a figure
👅Flavour & stylesweet, soft, sometimes filled
🕒When it’s eatenfestive treat, often tied to seasonal commemorations

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Guagua de pan come from?
Guagua de pan is a dish that originated in Ecuador.
What is Guagua de pan?
T'anta wawa is a type of sweet roll shaped and decorated in the form of a small child or infant. They are generally made of wheat and sometimes contain a sweet filling.