Best 15 Cuban Bread Recipes

HOMEMADE CUBAN BREAD/PAN CUBANO CASERO

Steps:

• 1. The day before baking your bread make the starter. Mix starter ingredients dissolving the yeast in very warm water, Not hot but warm. You want a thick paste when you add the flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let "ripen" in refrigerator for 24 hours. Left over starter will keep for several days in the refrigerator or can be frozen.
• 2. Dough: Dissolve the yeast and sugar in three 3 tablespoons of warm water in a large mixing bowl. When the mixture is foamy (5-10 minutes)Stir in lard. (It's best to melt the lard in the microwave but it should not be hot just warm) Let cool if the lard or shortening is too hot. Next add the remaining warm water and half of the batch of the starter. Refrigerate the other half or freeze.
• 3. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon. Stir in the salt and the flour 1 cup at a time. You want a dough that is stiff enough to knead. You can also mix and knead with a dough hook or in a food processor fitted with a double blade.
• 4. Turn dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic. About six to eight (6 to 8) minutes, Adding flour as necessary. The dough should be pliable and not real sticky.
• 5. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm draft-free spot until it doubles in bulk, about 45 minutes. Then Punch down.
• 6. After punching down next to form the loaves, divide the dough in 4 pieces. Roll each one out to form a 14 inch long tube, with rounded ends. (sort of like a long meatloaf) Put 2 loaves on a baking tray or sheet, about 6 inches apart. You can lightly spray each tray or sheet with a little Bakers helper or very lightly oil and flour the tray. Or you can use parchment paper first then spray a little with the Bakers helper. Cover the loaves with a dampened cloth or clean dish towel and let rise in a warm draft-free spot, until doubled in their bulk. About One (1) hour. Then Pre-heat the oven on 350 degrees, then lay a warm dampened thick piece of kitchen twine or butchers twine about 18 inches long, all along the top length of each loaf. Press the twine down on each loaf just a little. Bake the bread until the breads are a lightly golden brown on top and sound hollow when lightly tapped about 30 minutes baking time. Then remove let cool slightly and remove strings.
• 7. This will leave a distinct little ridge on top of each loaf. Very typical and the trademark of Authentic Cuban bread. Transfer loaves to a cooling rack. Enjoy as is with butter or sliced for Cuban pork sandwiches or for making Cuban toast. Any way it is delicious. Buen Appetito... Enjoy
• 8. The above picture is not mine. It is a picture of Cuban bread from the Cuban Bakery. They do not show the distinctive ridge across the top. I am planning baking some Cuban bread for the holidays. I will post a picture of my own home made bread then. The picture above is of good Cuban bread.

CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the water and add the salt and sugar, stirring thoroughly.
• Add flour, one cup at a time, beating it with a wooden spoon.
• You can also use the dough hook on an electric mixer at low speed.
• Add enough flour to make a fairly stiff dough.
• Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl and grease the top.
• Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and shape into two round Italian style loaves.
• Arrange onto a baking sheet, heavily sprinkled with cornmeal and allow to rise for 5 minutes.
• Slash the tops of the loaves in 2 or 3 places with a knife or scissors.
• Brush the loaves with water and place them into a cold oven.
• Set the oven control at 400° and place a pan of boiling water on the bottom of the oven.
• Bake loaves until they are crusty and done for about 40 to 45 minutes.

CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in 3 tablespoons of water in a large mixing bowl. When the mixture is foamy (5 to 10 minutes), stir in the lard, the remaining water, and the 1/2 batch of starter. Mix well with your fingers or a wooden spoon. Stir in salt and flour, 1 cup at a time. You want to get a dough that is stiff enough to knead. You can also mix and knead in a mixer fitted with the dough hook or in a food processor fitted with the double blade, as the processor dough hook will not handle this job easily. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes, adding flour as necessary. The dough should be pliable and not sticky. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles its' bulk, about 45 minutes. Punch down. To form the loaves, divide the dough in 4 pieces. Roll out each to form a 14-inch long tube, with rounded ends (sort of like a long meat loaf) Put 2 of the loaves on a baking sheet, about 6 inches apart. Cover with dampened cotton dish towels and let rise in warm, draft-free spot until double their bulk, about 1 hour. If you want to let it rise at a slower pace, you can do it in a cooler spot and even in the refrigerator, but give it 3 to 4 hours instead. Preheat oven to 350 F Lay a dampened piece of thick kitchen string or twine (about 1/8 " thick) all along the top length of the loaf. Bake until the breads are lightly browned on top and sound hollow when lightly tapped, about 30 minutes. Let them cool slightly and remove the strings. They will leave a distinct little ridge on top. Transfer loaves onto a wire rack for cooling. Yields 4 loaves.

CHEF JOHN'S CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 teaspoon yeast, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk the starter until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Place 1 package active dry yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in 3/4 cup warm water. Let rest 15 minutes to ensure yeast is alive (bubbles will form on surface). Add lard and salt to bowl; add 1 cup of the flour. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated and dough forms a sticky ball. Add the starter (reserving 1/4 cup if you want to keep the starter going, if desired. Otherwise add it all.). Sprinkle most of the rest of the flour on the dough, reserving 1/2 cup to be used if needed when kneading.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough comes together in a firm ball, adding additional flour only as needed. Dough should be soft and supple with just a bit of tackiness on the surface.
• Place dough in a bowl and coat surface with a little vegetable oil. Cover bowl with a damp kitchen towel and place in a warm spot to rise. Let rise until at least doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle with a little cornmeal.
• Transfer dough onto lightly floured surface. Lightly press the dough into a rectangle with your lightly floured hands. Divide dough in half and press and shape each half into a long 1/2-inch thick rectangle about 12 inches long. Roll up tightly starting at the long end to form a skinny loaf. Flatten a bit. Transfer each loaf to a prepared baking sheet and dust with a bit of flour. Cover with a light, dry towel and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut a 1/4-inch deep slit down the top of the loaves with a sharp knife or razor. Mist loaves lightly with water.
• Place pans in pre-heated oven, one pan on lower rack, one on higher rack. After 10 minutes, switch pan positions. Continue to bake until loaves are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer loaves to cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before slicing.

CRUSTY CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• Proof yeast with warm water sugar and salt for about 5-10 min. Add to flour and kneed with bread hook. Cover with damp towel and let rise until it doubles. Punch down and form into a loaf on a baking sheet lightly greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Bake for 30-40 min. on 350 degrees.

CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• 1. FOR THE STARTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE: Combine starter ingredients in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a cool spot for about 12 hours.
• 2. FOR THE BREAD: In the bowl of a large standing mixer fitted with dough hook, add water, salt, sugar, lard, yeast and the starter (using a spatula to scrape all of the starter into the mixer bowl).
• 3. Add the 3.5 cups of flour, and mix the dough for 10 minutes on medium. The dough should come clean from the sides of the bowl. If it does not, add a bit more flour (about 2 Tbsp at a time) as needed. Let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
• 4. Punch the dough down (or turn the mixer on for 30 seconds). Remove the blade and let rise until doubled in volume, about an hour. Cover with cloth so it doesn't dry out.
• 5. Divide dough into 2 even portions.
• 6. Take one portion and pat it flat with your hand. It shouldn't stick if the dough is the right consistency. Next, fold it in half, lengthwise. Roll it into a long tube-like loaf, making sure both ends are rounded. Repeat with remaining dough to make an additional tube-like loaf.
• 7. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a standard cooking sheet and dust lightly with the cornmeal; set baking sheet aside.
• 8. Soak twine in cool water for a few minutes then squeeze out excess water. Slightly press the damp twine into the top of each loaf (it should be slightly imbedded but still visible and not fully buried into the dough). Flip the loaves over, on top of the twine, and let them rest about 20 minutes. (If you use metal skewers, slightly press the skewers into the top of the loaves, then flip them over). Let the loaves rest for about 20 minutes.
• 9. Place both loaves on baking sheet, twine/skewer side up. Bake, with the twine/skewer left in the dough, for about 25 minutes for 2 loaves or until lightly browned on top and the loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped on the bottom. Let loaves stand 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully remove the twine (or skewer). This will give the loaves a distinct ridge that's a unique characteristic of traditional Cuban Bread. Then transfer loaves to rack to cool completely.

CUBAN SANDWICH BREAD

Steps:

• Combine and mix all the ingredients from the first part using an electric mixer or by hand. Let rest, covered, for 4 hours. Using a dough hook attachment on an electric mixer, combine and mix the ingredients from the second part into the first part until smooth, around 10 minutes. Cut into 13-ounce pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll one 13-ounce piece to the size of a baking tray. Roll the dough into a large log and assemble 4 to 5 pieces on each tray. Cut each dough log into thirds, creating 3 loaves. Repeat with the other pieces. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a humid, warm location for 2 to 3 hours until they have doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and bake until lightly golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

CUBAN-STYLE BREAD

Steps:

• In a mixing machine fitted with a dough hook, add the water, salt, sugar, shortening, and yeast. Add the flour slowly, making a stiff dough that is silky smooth.
• Turn dough out into a large oiled bowl, cover with a cloth. Place dough in a warm place, and allow to double in bulk.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pound and knead the dough, until it is silky smooth. Return the dough to the bowl, cover, and let rise again, until doubled in bulk.
• Meanwhile, sterilize the palmetto leaves or shoe strings by soaking them in boiling water.
• Portion dough into 10-ounce loaves. As a loaf is formed, immediately place a palmetto leaf or shoestring down the length of the loaf, and turn the loaf over onto a baking sheet, leaf/string side down. Repeat with the remaining loaves.
• Let the dough rise, leaf side down, for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake loaves until they are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

CUBAN BREAD**** RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• 1-Put ingredients into bread machine in order listed. 2-Set machine on dough cycle. 3-Flour counter, take dough out of machine, roll dough out to a 12 x 20-inch rectangle. 4-Roll the dough up into a tightly rolled long cylinder, with a slight taper at both ends. Wet your fingers and pinch the loose flap of the rolled dough into the loaf, making a tight seam. 5-Grease baking sheet and sprinkle slightly with cornmeal. 6-Place the loaf diagonally onto the baking sheet, seam side down. Dust the top with a little extra flour and cover very loosely with plastic wrap. 7-Place in a warm spot and allow the loaf to stand and rise once again, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cuban bread is wider than French bread, so expect your loaf to spread out quite a bit as it rises. 8-Preheat oven to 450* and place a pan full of water on bottom rack. 9-Use a sharp knife to cut a shallow seam down the middle of the top of the bread, leaving about two inches of uncut top on each end of the loaf. 10-Brush the top of the loaf with water and place in your preheated oven on the middle shelf. 11-After about 5 minutes of baking, brush some more water on top of the bread. 12-Bake the loaf until it is light brown and crusty - about 12 to 18 minutes total baking time.

CUBAN BREAD (PAN CUBANO)

Steps:

• 1. Chef's Note: This is the first of three recipes that I'm posting for the making of an authentic Cubano Sandwich. The second will be on preparing the Cubano smoked pork, and the third will be on constructing the sandwich.
• 2. Add the sugar to the warm water, and mix until completely dissolved.
• 3. Add the yeast, and allow it to bloom.
• 4. Chef's Note: Adding the yeast to the warm water with a growth medium (sugar) will make the yeast active. If after 5 minutes, the liquid appears the same, the yeast is dead (give it a proper burial). Go to Ye Old Store and get some more.
• 5. After 5 minutes you should see foaming on the top of the water.
• 6. Add all the ingredients to a mixer fitted with a flat paddle.
• 7. Mix on slow speed until the ingredients are incorporated.
• 8. Change to a dough hook, and mix on medium speed for 6 to 8 minutes.
• 9. Chef's Tip: When the dough is ready, it should being riding up the hook.
• 10. Chef's Note: Depending on a ton of conditions, you might need to add a bit more flour, or a bit more liquid.
• 11. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and kneed for about 2 minutes, adding a bit of extra flour, if needed.
• 12. The dough should be elastic and slightly sticky.
• 13. Chef's Note: I love to kneed dough... its takes away all my frustrations.
• 14. Add a bit of oil (olive or grapeseed) to a bowl.
• 15. Add the dough and turn to coat.
• 16. Cover and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• 17. Is should look something like this.
• 18. Punch the dough down, and place on a lightly floured surface.
• 19. Kneed the dough 2 or 3 times, and then divide into 4 equal pieces.
• 20. Chef's Note: I'm only making half a recipe, so that's why I only have 2 pieces.
• 21. Chef's Note: If you're not using all of the dough, you can tightly wrap the unused portions in cling foil, and store in the freezer for a month or longer.
• 22. Allow the dough to rest, covered for 15 minutes.
• 23. Roll each piece into a log shape about 8 inches (20cm) long.
• 24. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or a baking rack, as pictured.
• 25. Cover and allow them to rise for 1 hour.
• 26. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
• 27. Brush the loves lightly with water.
• 28. Using a Lame or sharp knife, cut them lengthwise from left to right.
• 29. Place in the preheated oven and bake until the loaves are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• 30. Allow the loaves to cool, before slicing, about 20 minutes.
• 31. Chef's Note: This is the beginning of a great Cubano sandwich, and as generic sandwich bread, it can't be beat. Enjoy.
• 32. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

PAN FRITO (FRIED CUBAN BREAD) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick sklllet over medium-low heat. 2. Add the garlic and saute slowly until the garlic is golden brown. 3. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, leaving the hot oil in the pan. 4. Add the butter and a pinch of salt. 5. When the butter is melted, add the bread or rolls, cut side down. Increase the heat to medium. 6. Flatten the bread or rolls with a spatula and grill until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. 7. Turn and grill the other side, 3-4 minutes, flattening with a spatula. Serve hot.

ROASTED CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• For the Tomato Marinade:.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until thoroughly blended. Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
• For the Garlic herb butter:.
• Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork until evenly blended. Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
• For the Bread:.
• Preheat oven to 450º F with rack in the middle of the oven.
• Wash tomatoes and remove the core, then cut into ¼" slices. Lay the slices in a glass dish and pour the marinade over them. Set aside while preparing the bread.
• Slice bread lengthwise with a serrated knife to create a top and bottom. Spread half of garlic herb butter on the cut surface of each half of the bread.
• Place bread, cut side up, on a sheet pan. Place in the oven for 3-4 minutes until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven.
• Lift tomato slices from the marinade and drain. Lay slices, slightly overlapping, on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes to just melt the cheese. Remove from oven and transfer to cutting board.
• Cut each half loaf, crosswise, into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with sliced basil leaves and arrange on a warm serving platter. Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil.

CUBAN WATER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water or potato water. Add sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in 7 cups of the flour.
• On a well-floured surface, knead dough for 7 minutes, incorporating in the last cup of flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.
• Using a lightly floured board, form dough into 2 long or round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheet; place loaves on top. Slash top with a sharp knife. Cover, and let rise until almost doubled.
• Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Place in a cold oven.
• Turn oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned. Brush twice during baking time with cold water.

PAN CUBANO (AUTHENTIC CUBAN BREAD RECIPE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• To Prepare Starter: 1. The day before baking; mix the starter ingredients, dissolving the yeast in the water first. You want a thick paste when you add the flour. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let "ripen" in refrigerator for 24 hours. Leftover starter will keep for several days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. To Prepare Dough: 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in 3 tablespoons of water in a large mixing bowl. When the mixture is foamy (5 to 10 minutes), stir in the lard, the remaining water, and the 1/2 batch of starter. 2. Mix well with your fingers or a wooden spoon. Stir in salt and flour, 1 cup at a time. You want to get a dough that is stiff enough to knead. You can also mix and knead in a mixer fitted with the dough hook or in a food processor fitted with the double blade, as the processor dough hook will not handle this job easily. 3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes, adding flour as necessary. The dough should be pliable and not sticky. 4. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles its' bulk, about 45 minutes. Punch down. 5. To form the loaves, divide the dough in 4 pieces. Roll out each to form a 14-inch long tube, with rounded ends (sort of like a long meat loaf) Put 2 of the loaves on a baking sheet, about 6 inches apart. Cover with dampened cotton dish towels and let rise in warm, draft-free spot until double their bulk, about 1 hour. If you want to let it rise at a slower pace, you can do it in a cooler spot and even in the refrigerator, but give it 3 to 4 hours instead. 6. Preheat oven to 350 F 7. Lay a dampened piece of thick kitchen string or twine (about 1/8 " thick) all along the top length of the loaf. Bake until the breads are lightly browned on top and sound hollow when lightly tapped, about 30 minutes. 8. Let them cool slightly and remove the strings. They will leave a distinct little ridge on top. Transfer loaves onto a wire rack for cooling.

CUBAN BREAD

Steps:

• 1. weigh ingredients
• 2. melt Crisco (or lard if using)
• 3. dissolve salt in the water
• 4. combine thourghly the flour, IDY, and sugar
• 5. put dry ingredients into water
• 6. with mixer on on lowest speed and equipped with the dough hook, add Crisco, (I used a spoon to slowly add to mixing bowel as the mixer worked the dough
• 7. after adding the last of the Crisco, let mixer work the dough for 4 minutes on lowest speed
• 8. let rise in greased bowl about 45 minutes to an hour (depends on how warm the environment is), covered with a flour sack cloth that has been spritzed with water
• 9. shape loaf, place on greased cookie sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal and cover with water spritzed towel, let rise again 45 minutes.
• 10. sprinkle with corn meal and slit the top, spritz loaf with water before putting in an oven, place a container with water in the oven to create a moist environment
• 11. bake at 450 degrees 12 to 18 minutes spritzing loaf after 5 minutes with water