Best 3 Pan Frito Fried Cuban Bread Recipes

PAN FRIED BREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together yeast, lukewarm water, half the flour, sugar, and salt; let stand 10 minutes so that the yeast can start to ferment.
• Stir in the buttermilk and the remainder of the flour.
• Place a moist cloth over the dough and let rise for 20 minutes; the dough will still be a bit sticky.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
• Drop a spoonful of dough in the pan, that has been lightly greased; spread the dough out and fry for 3 minutes on each side.
• Repeat with remaining dough.

CUBAN BREAD (PAN CUBANO)

Steps:

• Manual Method: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir till the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, oil your hands, and knead it for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it begins to become smooth and supple. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise till puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, about 1 hour, depending on the warmth of your kitchen. Gently fold the dough in upon itself and turn it upside-down after 30 minutes; this "turn" helps eliminate some of the excess carbon dioxide and redistributes the yeast's food, both imperative for optimum yeast growth.
• Mixer Method: Combine the ingredients as directed at left, using a flat beater paddle or beaters, then switch to the dough hook(s) and knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise, with a turn, as directed above.
• Bread Machine Method: Place all of the ingredients into the pan of your machine, program the machine for Manual or Dough, and press Start. Examine the dough about 10 minutes before the end of the final kneading cycle, and adjust its consistency with additional water or flour as needed, to produce a smooth, supple dough. Allow the machine to complete its cycle.
• Divide the dough into six pieces, and shape each piece into a rough log. Let the logs rest for 15 minutes, covered, then shape each piece into a smooth batard shape (a log about 8 inches long, slightly tapered at each end). Place the loaves on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
• Let the loaves rise, covered, for 1 hour. Brush or spray them with water, and slash one long lengthwise slit down the middle of each loaf. Preheat the oven to 375°F while the loaves are rising. Bake the bread for about 30 minutes, or until it's golden brown. Remove it from the oven, and cool it on a rack. The loaves may be made one day in advance and stored at room temperature, or several weeks in advance and frozen.

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.