Bolillo Recipe for Unique Sweet Mexican Bread Rolls

A lot of people claim that the smell of coffee brewing is the best aroma there is; it wakes you up, it puts you in a good mood, and it teases the taste of something great. Heck, it even had a very popular jingle dedicated to it. But I’d like to challenge that idea. I think the smell of baking bread can give the aroma of coffee a run for its money. Nothing is better than coming home on a chilly day and being greeted with the scent of warm bread baking in the oven.

So if you want to surprise a loved one with a treat at dinnertime, greet them with a Bolillo bread. Not only will they enjoy the taste, but it’s a gift that keeps on giving because the appetizing scent will linger in your house for a spell after you take the bread out of the oven. Oh, and it’s also simple to make.

The Ingredients:

2 ¼ Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast

1 1/3 Cups Warm Water

1 Tablespoon Honey

1 Tablespoon Lard

1 ½ Teaspoons Salt

3 ¼ Cups Flour

(This will make about 10 rolls. If you’d like to make more or less, prorate the ingredients to your pleasure.)

Basting Ingredients:

¼ Cup Water

1 Teaspoon Cornstarch

The steps to get you to having a warm, aromatic home and tasty food on your table:

Mix yeast and warm water in a large bowl; let it stand for about 5 minutes
After 5 minutes, stir in the honey, lard, and salt
Add flour
Beat the the flour after each addition until the dough is elastic and soft
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth

(Kneading dough…it’s quite therapeutic)

Oil a bowl and then place kneaded dough in the bowl; make sure to cover both sides of the dough in a light sheen of oil
Cover the dough with a damp cloth, place the dough in a warm place, and then let the dough rise for about 1 hour
After letting the dough rise, knead it once more on a lightly floured surface
Divide the dough into 10 individual pieces and roll them into ovals
Place rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover them, and let the dough rise for about 25 minutes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Make a mixture of cornstarch and water. Boil it until it is clear, stirring continuously
Brush the cornstarch mixture over the rolls, lightly covering the surface of each
Cut a line down the center of the rolls about ½ inch deep
Bake the rolls for about 30-35 minutes

Then they’re ready to serve and everyone is happy! Especially your taste-buds, your nose, and your loved ones.

Recipe shared with us by LaVosha