Bolillos

Name: Bolillos
Ingredients: 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 teaspoons salt

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1

Stir together first 3 ingredients in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let yeast mixture stand 5 minutes.
2

Stir together flour, shortening, and salt in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, and beat at medium speed with mixer, using dough hook attachment, 6 minutes.
3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 12 equal portions. Knead each portion 3 times. Shape each portion into a 6-inch log, and place on 2 lightly greased baking sheets (6 loaves per baking sheet).
4

Cover dough, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 40 minutes (dough will not double in bulk). Cut a shallow slit, lengthwise, in top of each loaf.
5

Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.