Fast and Easy Bolillos
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 (8 rolls)
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Calories
413 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegetarian
Fast and Easy Bolillos
Description
Fast and Easy Bolillos begin with activating yeast in warm water with sugar and oil, creating a slightly sweet and tender dough enriched by egg. Flour and salt are incorporated to form a dough that is kneaded to smoothness. The dough is then divided and shaped by stretching and folding into the distinctive bolillo form, which elongates the roll and creates the characteristic ends.
After a short rise, the rolls can be scored lightly and are baked at a high temperature to develop a crunchy crust while maintaining a soft crumb inside. This bread is commonly used for sandwiches or served alongside meals. Optionally, adding water to a pan in the oven while baking can increase crust crispness.
The recipe suggests using parchment paper dusted lightly with flour for baking, avoiding sticking without greasing the pan, and points out that baking times between eight and twelve minutes are typical, depending on oven variations.
Ingredients
- 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons yeast
- 1.25 cups water warm
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Add 2 Tablespoons of yeast to 1.25 cups of warm water. Add 3 Tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 cup oil. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Add 3.75 cups flour, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 egg. Mix as much as you can with a spoon and then plop onto a work surface. Knead with your hands until you have a smooth ball of dough. Add additional flour if it's sticking to your hands.
- Divide into eight equal parts. Roll into balls.
- Flatten into oval shaped disks. Pull 1/4 of the disk towards you and seal. Now pull that part towards you and seal again. Continue until you have a tube of dough. Give a quick roll while putting pressure on the ends to get the traditional bolillo shape.
- Cover and let rise for 10-30 minutes. (I waited 20 minutes). You can optionally add a lengthwise 1/4 inch deep slit on the bolillos just before baking.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes at 425F. (This batch baked for 11 minutes).
- Let cool on counter and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, place a pan of water in the oven during baking to create steam.
- Use parchment paper lightly dusted with flour to prevent sticking instead of greasing the baking sheet.
- You may cut a shallow slit lengthwise on each bolillo before baking to enhance crust texture.
- Adjust baking time within 8 to 12 minutes depending on your oven performance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(8 rolls)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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