CUBAN-STYLE BREAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h5m

Yield 3 to 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint ice water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ounce shortening (lard or vegetable)
1 ounce (4 packets) dry yeast
1 1/2 pounds flour, plus more if necessary
Oil, for coating
Palmetto leaves, for creating a seam (unbleached or colored shoe strings can be used)

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.

Zaiba Jaan
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I made this bread for a party and everyone loved it! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


Sunil Tmz
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This bread is delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy inside.


Mk GotTrack
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy.


Tawsif Sunny
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This is the best Cuban bread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Dipto
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I made this bread for a party and everyone loved it! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


Mutinta Mulongoti
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This bread is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy inside.


Mog
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I've been looking for a good Cuban bread recipe for a long time and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Innocent Peace
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This bread is delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Awais AwaisKhan
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I love this recipe! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Khan Gopang
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This is the best Cuban bread I've ever had! It's so light and airy, and the flavor is amazing. I can't wait to make it again.


Inayatullah Baloch
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I've made this bread a few times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use my stand mixer to make the dough, it saves me a lot of time and effort.


Koko AJ
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This Cuban-style bread is amazing! The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I love the subtle sweetness from the sugar and the hint of garlic. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating on its own with some butter.