Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Panellets, a traditional Catalan dessert dating back to the 18th century! These bite-sized treats, similar to marzipan, boast a subtly sweet sweet potato filling, making them a perfect autumnal delight. Perfect for All Saints' Day celebrations or any time you crave a unique and delicious treat. Experience a taste of Catalan heritage with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 409.4 kcal

Protein 19g

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Ingredients for Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potatoes
Egg
1 cup ground almonds
Superfine Sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Approximately 1 tablespoon pine nuts per panellets (for half the batch)
Approximately 1 tablespoon shelled pistachios per panellets (for half the batch)
Butter for greasing baking sheet

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How to Make Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread

Dice 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 pound) and cook in a pan of boiling water for 15 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the sweet potato and let it cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line one or two baking sheets with foil and grease well with butter.
Place the cooled sweet potato in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add 1 large egg yolk, 1 cup ground almonds, ½ cup granulated sugar, zest of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Process until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) between each ball. Gently flatten slightly.
Lightly beat 1 large egg white and brush it over the panellets.
Sprinkle half of the panellets with approximately 1 tablespoon of pine nuts each, and the other half with approximately 1 tablespoon of shelled pistachios each.
Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Let the panellets cool completely on the baking sheet before carefully lifting them off with a metal spatula.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

145g

Fat

10g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread?

Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread?

Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread has approximately 409.4 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread?

The key ingredients for Panallets Panellets Little Sweet Potato Bread are Sweet Potatoes, Egg, Ground Almonds, Superfine Sugar, Lemon Rind, Vanilla Essence. See the full list with measurements above.