Pan Telera [Recipe + Video] Easy Telera Bread

1. Combine

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, egg, water, and milk.

2. Knead the dough

1. Knead at medium speed with the dough hook for 5 minutes, or until all the ingredients are well combined and have a smooth texture.Add the butter to the mixer bowl, and knead for 5 more minutes. You may need to scrape the sides halfway through to make sure everything is combined well. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest for 1 minute

3. Windowpane test

1. Once a minute has passed, check if the wheat gluten has developed by stretching a part of the dough with wet fingers until it becomes translucent without breaking.  If it is not ready, knead for 5 more minutes. It should be a shiny, soft dough.

4. Add aniseed and rest

1. Spread the dough and sprinkle with the anise and fold a few times to incorporate.Form a ball and place it in a glass or greased bowl, cover and let it rest it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

5. Shaping the telera roll

1. Remove from the refrigerator. Pour a little flour on the counter. Place the dough on the floured surface, and with the help of a rolling pin stretch it into a rectangle.Roll the edges on the longer side, until you have two cylinders that meet in the center, one cylinder slightly larger than the other.

6. Leavening

1. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner, with the opening of the cylinders facing down so that it does not unroll.Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the bread has doubled in size (see notes).

7. Heat oven

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C].Reduce the oven temperature to 375 °F [190 °C].

8. Bake

1. With the help of another baking sheet, turn it over so that the rolled side is facing up and immediately place it in the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If you have a thermometer, the internal temperature should be 180-190°F (82-88°C). Remove from the oven and pan and place on a rack until completely cool. Wait until completely cool before serving.