1-Make the Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
• Add butter and rub it into the flour until crumbly.
• Gradually add water and vinegar, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
• Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

2-Roll & Cut the Dough

• Roll the dough out very thin (about ⅛ inch thick).
• Cut into small squares (~3 inches each).
• Stack two squares per pastelito, brushing a little water between layers.

3-Add the Filling

• Soften the quince paste (or sweet potato jam) with a little warm water.
• Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each pastelito stack.
• Press edges lightly to seal (don’t press too hard—leave some space for puffing!).

4-Fry Until Golden

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry 2-3 pastelitos at a time, flipping until golden brown and puffed (~2 minutes per side).
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

5-Glaze & Serve

• In a saucepan, simmer sugar, water, and honey until syrupy (~5 minutes).
• Brush glaze over warm pastelitos and serve!