Cuban Bread (Pan Cubano) Recipe

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Cuban Bread (Pan Cubano)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
287
Calories
Total time
31
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 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, both imperative for optimum yeast growth.
  2. Mixer Method: Combine the ingredients as directed at left, using a flat beater paddle or beaters, then switch to the dough hook(s) and knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise, with a turn, as directed above.
  3. Bread Machine Method: Place all of the ingredients into the pan of your machine, program the machine for Manual or Dough, and press Start. Examine the dough about 10 minutes before the end of the final kneading cycle, and adjust its consistency with additional water or flour as needed, to produce a smooth, supple dough. Allow the machine to complete its cycle.
  4. Divide the dough into six pieces, and shape each piece into a rough log. Let the logs rest for 15 minutes, covered, then shape each piece into a smooth batard shape (a log about 8 inches long, slightly tapered at each end). Place the loaves on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
  5. Let the loaves rise, covered, for 1 hour. Brush or spray them with water, and slash one long lengthwise slit down the middle of each loaf. Preheat the oven to 375°F while the loaves are rising. Bake the bread for about 30 minutes, or until it's golden brown. Remove it from the oven, and cool it on a rack. The loaves may be made one day in advance and stored at room temperature, or several weeks in advance and frozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 286.93 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.47g 10%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 584.74mg 24%
Potassium 79.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.21g 16%
Sugars 1.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 6.77g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 15.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.65 Kcal (1087 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.85g 10%
Cholesterol 13.81mg 5%
Sodium 529.15mg 24%
Potassium 71.91mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.53g 16%
Sugars 1.11g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 9%
Protein 6.13g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.8mg 17%
Calcium 14mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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