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.
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Mehedi Chowdhury
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The bread was dense and flavorless.
Yassinos Yassine
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the bread didn't turn out as good as I expected.
cody d
[email protected]The bread was a little too dry for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Tyronej9 Millert3
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to rise, but once I did, the bread turned out great.
Mmadu DOMINIC
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own. I highly recommend it.
Bailey Neitzke
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive.
Amaka David
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Sanjay Bhetwal
[email protected]This bread is so good! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Dee Black
[email protected]I've tried many Cuban bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.
Abaseen Studio
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread came out great! I used a stand mixer to make the dough, which made it even easier.
Gloryskye Patrick
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The bread turned out perfect, with a crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior. I'll definitely be making this again.