Pan Cubano
Ingredients
- 500 g flour
- 40 g sugar
- 1/2 Dice yeast
- 60 g lard
- 300 ml water
- 5 g salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water.
- Add remaining ingredients and knead into a smooth dough that is soft but does not stick to your hands. If necessary, adjust the consistency with a little water or flour.
- Cover the dough and let it rise at a warm place for at least 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into eight equal portions.
- Form each piece into a baguette-like roll.
- Carve the dough pieces lengthways and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees celcius.
- Sprinkle the dough pieces with a little water before baking.
- Bake the bread for about 20 minutes until nicely browned.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.