cuban bread
Cuban Bread (Pan Cubano) 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F) 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cu...
Ingredients
- 1packageactive dry yeast
- 11/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f)
- 11/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2tablespoonolive oil
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 31/4 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour
Directions
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Cuban Bread (Pan Cubano) 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F) 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons oli
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Add sugar, and let stand for 5 minutes
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Stir in remaining 1 cup water, the olive oil and salt
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Slowly add the flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix to make a dough
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 4 minutes, or until the dough is satiny and elastic
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Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/
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Punch down the dough and shape it into a 12-inch long oblong loaf
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Place the loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet (or one dusted with cornmeal), cover it with a towel, and allow it to rise for 30 minutes