PAN CUBANO (AUTHENTIC CUBAN BREAD RECIPE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by brandnewlife
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To Prepare Starter: 1. The day before baking; mix the starter ingredients, dissolving the yeast in the water first. You want a thick paste when you add the flour. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let "ripen" in refrigerator for 24 hours. Leftover starter will keep for several days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. To Prepare Dough: 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in 3 tablespoons of water in a large mixing bowl. When the mixture is foamy (5 to 10 minutes), stir in the lard, the remaining water, and the 1/2 batch of starter. 2. Mix well with your fingers or a wooden spoon. Stir in salt and flour, 1 cup at a time. You want to get a dough that is stiff enough to knead. You can also mix and knead in a mixer fitted with the dough hook or in a food processor fitted with the double blade, as the processor dough hook will not handle this job easily. 3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes, adding flour as necessary. The dough should be pliable and not sticky. 4. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles its' bulk, about 45 minutes. Punch down. 5. To form the loaves, divide the dough in 4 pieces. Roll out each to form a 14-inch long tube, with rounded ends (sort of like a long meat loaf) Put 2 of the loaves on a baking sheet, about 6 inches apart. Cover with dampened cotton dish towels and let rise in warm, draft-free spot until double their bulk, about 1 hour. If you want to let it rise at a slower pace, you can do it in a cooler spot and even in the refrigerator, but give it 3 to 4 hours instead. 6. Preheat oven to 350 F 7. Lay a dampened piece of thick kitchen string or twine (about 1/8 " thick) all along the top length of the loaf. Bake until the breads are lightly browned on top and sound hollow when lightly tapped, about 30 minutes. 8. Let them cool slightly and remove the strings. They will leave a distinct little ridge on top. Transfer loaves onto a wire rack for cooling.
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Cj Nin
[email protected]Overall, a good recipe. The bread was tasty and had a nice crust. I'll definitely make it again.
Kevin Martinez
[email protected]This bread is a winner! It's so flavorful and has the perfect texture. I can't wait to make it again and try it with different fillings.
Baba
[email protected]Meh.
La Cheri
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! The bread is absolutely delicious and perfect for Cuban sandwiches. I'll be making it regularly from now on.
Dani Fowler
[email protected]The bread was a little dense, but still tasty.
Meraj Hossain
[email protected]Not as good as I hoped.
mursalin irshad
[email protected]This is the best Cuban bread recipe I've tried. The bread is soft and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I highly recommend it!
pasindu madushan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ammar Gujjar
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but still good.
Lakshika Lakshika
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect addition to any Cuban meal.
Murtaza Bhatti
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Highly recommend!
Zohaib Behan
[email protected]Not bad, but not the best Cuban bread I've had.
Farhan Ul haq baffa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I can't wait to make it again.
Graham Arnold
[email protected]The bread was a little dry, but overall it was a good recipe. I'll try it again with some adjustments.
Mulwanyi Arthur
[email protected]A bit too dense for my taste, but still good.
bangla fanny Video 10
[email protected]I've tried making Cuban bread before, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the bread turned out delicious.
Ariel Stremkowski
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The bread turned out perfect and was so flavorful. Definitely making this again.
Isaanboonaa Kumaa
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the bread came out great! It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Highly recommend!
James Beard
[email protected]This Cuban bread is a delight! The slight sweetness and crispy crust are perfect. I served it with some guava paste and cream cheese, and it was a hit.