Cuban Bread

7m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, mix 2 oz of water, 2 oz of bread flour, and 1/2 tsp of yeast. Cover and let sit overnight.
  2. 2The next day, add 15 oz of flour, 2 tsp of yeast, 1 1/2 tsp of salt, and 4 oz of lard to the mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add 8 oz of warm water and mix for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Continue mixing for an additional 8 minutes until a dough forms.
  5. 5Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  6. 6Cut the dough in half. Gently flatten each half into a 10x6 inch rectangle.
  7. 7Fold the bottom edge to the middle, then fold the top edge to the middle. Fold in half lengthwise, seal the edges, and roll into a 15 inch loaf, tapering the ends.
  8. 8Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
  9. 9Score the top of each loaf with a sharp knife.
  10. 10Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 28-32 minutes. To add steam to the oven, place a pan of water on the bottom rack before baking.
  11. 11Cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz water
  • 2 oz bread flour
  • 0.5 tsp yeast
  • 15 oz bread flour
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 4 oz lard
  • 8 oz warm water

Equipment

mixing bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsstand mixersheet panplastic wrapknife