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Colombian Soft Bread Rolls

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  • Prep Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 hours
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 8 bread rolls 1x
  • Category: Appetizers, Bread, Breakfast
  • Cuisine: Colombian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (100ºF – 110ºF / 37ºC – 43ºC)
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast (Or 1 packet which is approx. 7 g)
  • ¼ tsp white granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups (480 g) bread flour (you can also use all purpose flour ~ 420 g)
  • 3 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Mozzarella cheese cut into 4 inch (10 cm) pieces (Optional)
  • Guava paste cut into 3 inch (7½ cm) pieces (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Using a Stand Mixer: Mix water, dry yeast and ¼ tsp of white sugar in a small container and let it stand for about 5-8 minutes or until a foam forms on top indicating that the yeast is activated.
  2. Add the the melted butter and stir.
  3. Add flour, white sugar and salt to the bowl of a standing mixer and whisk well.
  4. Add the yeast mixture. Start mixing with the mixer’s dough hook at low speed, then increase to medium speed and let it work the dough for about 8-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Process continues in step 8 below.
  5. Kneading Dough By Hand: Follow steps 1 & 2 above.
  6. Add flour, white sugar and salt to a large bowl and whisk well.
  7. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Place the dough on a flat, floured surface and knead with the palm of your hand for about 8-10 minutes. To knead the dough, fold it over and push down with the heel of your hand. Repeat this process during the entire kneading time. The dough is ready when it is smooth and elastic. Process continues in step 8 below.
  8. Grease a large bowl with the oil.
  9. Shape dough into a ball and place it in the greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. Tip: You can turn on a microwave for about 1 minute to warm it up and then place the dough inside. This will help it rise better.
  10. Place the dough on a flat surface and loosely shape it into a log measuring about 16 inches (40 cm) long. Divide it into 8 equal pieces measuring about 2 inches (5 cm) each. Shape each piece into a small ball and roll it flat with a rolling pin until it’s ¼ inch (.64 cm) thick. Cut off about ½ inch (1.27 cm) from the bottom with a knife and press the edge with the rolling pin. Roll in the dough starting at the top to form a bread roll. You can also stuff the bread with mozzarella cheese and/or guava paste by placing each piece at the top of the dough before rolling it in.
  11. Place each roll about ½ inch (1.27 cm) apart, seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes. You can use the microwave method to help them rise again.
  12. Brush the rolls with the beaten egg and bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Find it online: https://sweetysalado.com/en/colombian-pan-blandito-soft-bread-rolls/