Mexican Bolillo Rolls Recipe

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Mexican Bolillo Rolls
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1-1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 1/4-4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

  1. 1.Sprinkle yeast over the warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir and let stand 5 minutes.
  2. 2.When the yeast is working a bit stir the honey, lard and salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. 3.Add 2 1/2 cups flour.
  4. 4.Mix at low speed and then beat at medium speed until the dough is very elastic, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5.Gradually stir in as much of the remaining flour as needed to make a soft dough.
  6. 6.Knead on floured surface until dough is smooth in texture and very elastic, 15-20 minutes (use a dough hook on your mixer and knead for about 10-15 minutes).
  7. 7.Place dough in a greased bowl, turn the dough so all surfaces have a sheen of oil.
  8. 8.Cover and let rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  9. 9.Punch the dough down and knead briefly on a floured surface.
  10. 10.Divide dough into 10 pieces and roll into balls.
  11. 11.Work with the palms of your hands and start at the center of each ball to roll out into ovals.
  12. 12.Each piece should be about 5 1/2 long and 2 in the middle, tapering to each end.
  13. 13.Place rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 25 minutes.
  14. 14.Meanwhile heat oven to 375F degrees.
  15. 15.Mix cornstarch and cold water, heat stirring constantly to boiling, boil until thickened and clear about 2 minutes.
  16. 16.Brush each roll with the cornstarch mixture.
  17. 17.Slash each roll down the middle stopping about 1/2 from each end and cutting about 1/2 deep.
  18. 18.Bake until the rolls are brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 30-35 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and cool on racks.
  19. 19.Serve warm & fresh from the oven.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 368.02 Kcal (1541 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.5g 19%
Cholesterol 1.22mg 0%
Sodium 1561.08mg 65%
Potassium 115.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 57.23g 19%
Sugars 2.58g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6.21g 25%
Protein 7.16g 14%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 165mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.86 Kcal (1188 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.64g 19%
Cholesterol 0.94mg 0%
Sodium 1204.08mg 65%
Potassium 88.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.14g 19%
Sugars 1.99g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 25%
Protein 5.52g 14%
Iron 2.7mg 19%
Calcium 127.2mg 16%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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