Recipe of the week: Cuban Bread

And now, a new section for the blog: RECIPE OF THE WEEK! woohoo

Here's what I made today :) Little cuban bread balls or what ever their name is supposed to be :P If you are looking for a bread with crispy crust and dense inside this is your lucky day! 

Click on "Continue Reading" below for the recipe ;)

P.S. I'll try to update this section every week so check back for more recipes!

CUBAN BREAD:

15 oz warm water

1 oz fresh yeast

0.5 oz salt

1 oz sugar

1.5 lb bread flour

1 egg

1- Start by measuring all your ingredients. And set the oven to 350 degrees

2- Divide water in half and dissolve the yeast in it. Reserve the other half of the water.

3- Mix the salt and sugar with the flour.

4- Start by adding the water with no yeast by parts kneading the dough between each addition.

5- Add the water with the yeast. Knead thoroughly until you get a uniform dough. If sticky, add more flour.

6- Flour a clean surface or bowl and place your dough to rest, cover with a damp towel and let rise until size has doubled.

7- Grease and flour a baking sheet.

8- Once the dough has doubled in size, start by separating 1.5 oz dough balls. Roll on a surface to get a round shape (or make it the shape you want).

9- Place balls on the baking sheet and cut an X on the surface of each one. Cover again and let them rest for about 30 min.more.

10- Prepare an egg wash and brush on your dough balls before placing them in the oven. Bake them until golden brown (about 25-30 min)

11- Let your bread cool for a bit and you're done and ready to eat! :D