How To Make Bolillos From Scratch

Once all bolillos are formedmake about a 12 deep incision in the middle with a sharp knife and spray or brush all bolillos with water.

How to make bolillos from scratch. Then spread some mayonnaise and add your fillings. Let the bolillos cool on a. This recipe is inspired by the pan dulce in Mexico.

Add the rest of the sugar and the butter in pieces. Dont let it rise. Take one ball turn it over and with your fingers start rolling the dough see video above tightly.

With your fingers start mixing the butter and flour then mix all together until you get a very rough ball that doesnt stick to your hands. You can toast the bolillo or not you choose. Divide into 8 pieces and roll the pieces into a ball.

To create the traditional bolillo shape flatten one of the dough balls into an oval-shaped disk pull the top. Add the sugar vinegar and the spices bay leaf and salt and pepper. Printable recipe and more photos on httpbitlybolillos.

Its best to bake the trays of bolillos separately for a more even bake. Bake at 425 F for 20 minutes removing the steam pan after 10 minutes of baking. This concha is actually not that sweet.

Using a bakers lame a special curved blade or a very sharp knife held at about a 45 angle make three to five long lengthwise slashes in each baguette. To form the bolillos rolls dust your work surface with flour very lightly flatten one piece of dough with the palm of your hand and fold ⅓ of the dough towards you and press down with your. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about an hour stirring occasionally.