Bolillos Recipe

Name: Bolillos Recipe
Ingredients: 2 env active dry yeast - (1/4 ounce ea); 1 c. hot water (100 to 110 degrees); 2 Tbsp. sugar; 3 1/2 c. bread flour; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 tsp salt

6 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 env active dry yeast - (1/4 ounce ea)
1 c. hot water (100 to 110 degrees)
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 c. bread flour
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 tsp salt

Directions

1

Stir together first 3 ingredients in a 2-c. liquid measuring c.; let yeast mix stand 5 min.
2

Stir together flour, shortening, and salt in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer.
3

Add in yeast mix, and beat at medium speed with mixer, using dough hook attachment, 6 min.
4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 12 equal portions.
5

Knead each portion 3 times.
6

Shape each portion into a 6-inch log, and place on 2 lightly greased baking sheets (6 loaves per baking sheet).
7

Cover dough, and let rise in a hot place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 40 min (dough won't double in bulk).
8

Cut a shallow slit, lengthwise, in top of each loaf.
9

Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min or possibly till golden.
10

Cold on baking sheets on wire racks.
11

This recipe yields 1 dozen.
12

Comments: This bread tastes and looks like a French roll.