Authentic Cuban Rolls

Name: Authentic Cuban Rolls
Ingredients: 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (17 ounces); 4 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (instant or active dry); 4 tablespoons butter (can substitute 3 tablespoons fresh lard, cut into small pieces); 1 1/4 cups water

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Ingredients

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (17 ounces)
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (instant or active dry)
4 tablespoons butter (can substitute 3 tablespoons fresh lard, cut into small pieces)
1 1/4 cups water

Directions

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["MANUAL METHOD: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir till the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, oil your hands, and knead it for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it begins to become smooth and supple. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise till puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, about 1 hour, depending on the warmth of your kitchen. Gently fold the dough in upon itself and turn it upside-down after 30 minutes; this \"turn\"" helps eliminate some of the excess carbon dioxide and redistributes the yeast's food