Mantecadas de Astorga
🇪🇸 A dish from Spain
Mantecadas are spongy sweet bread originating in Spain. Perhaps the best known mantecadas are from Northwestern Spain, being a traditional product of the city of Astorga, province of León, as well as the nearby Maragateria comarca.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour, eggs, butter, sugar |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked in paper cases |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, spongy, buttery |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | breakfast or teatime pastry |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Mantecadas de Astorga come from?
Mantecadas de Astorga is a dish that originated in Spain.
What is Mantecadas de Astorga?
Mantecadas are spongy sweet bread originating in Spain. Perhaps the best known mantecadas are from Northwestern Spain, being a traditional product of the city of Astorga, province of León, as well as the nearby Maragateria comarca.