# Papo Secos

Portuguese Papo Secos are rolls that are crisp on the outside, light and airy inside, with a rustic flour-dusted top and a crease down the middle.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 100 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cups bread or all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp good salt (e.g. kosher)
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 tsp sugar

## Instructions

1. Add about a teaspoon and a half of pink Himalayan salt to the flour.
2. Give the flour and salt a quick mix.
3. Add a little bit of sugar and yeast to the warm water.
4. Pour the warm water, sugar, and yeast mixture into the flour and salt.
5. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
6. Cover the bowl and put it in a warm place for about an hour and a half for the dough to rise.
7. Flour your surface.
8. Get the dough out onto the floured surface.
9. Shape the dough into a loaf.
10. Cut the dough in half.
11. Cut the halves into halves again.
12. Throw a little more flour down and get them a little easier to handle.
13. Cut those pieces again to get 12 pieces.
14. Shape each piece of dough into a cylinder by folding it into itself, making sure the seam is shut.
15. Place the shaped dough pieces onto a lightly floured pan with parchment paper.
16. Let the shaped dough rest on the counter for about 10 minutes.
17. Dimple the rolls by pressing a knife down the center.
18. Lightly dust the tops of the rolls with flour.
19. Let them rest covered for about 30 to 40 minutes for the final proof.
20. Bake the rolls at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) on a rack just below the center for 12-15 minutes until golden and hollow.

## Equipment

- bowl
- cup
- knife
- baking pan
- parchment paper
- oven

## Tips

- Use quick-rise instant yeast as it's very forgiving and easy to use.
- Sugar is good for this particular roll because it makes them slightly sweet.
- If you're not sure if the rolls are done, an instant-read thermometer should read about 205-206 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Another way to check for doneness is to tap the roll; if it sounds hollow, it's perfect.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/609367698925574
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- Extracted: 2025-10-02

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