Cuban Bread - easy recipe!
I have a great cook book called Memories of a Cuban Kitchen. Excellent history section and all.... Anyways, we love cuban food and since I don't live all THAT close to Miami to drive to the little cuban dives, I cook it at home when the urge strikes ... One thing that I love (surprise!) is Cuban Bread. And this recipe is so dang easy ... had I been thinking AHEAD, I would have made this on Sunday for the Cubanos ... 1 pkg yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbs sugar 6 to 7 cups flour, sifted (do not ask me WHY) Dissolve the yeast in the water and add salt and sugar, stir thoroughly. Add flour, one cup at a time, beating it in with wooden spoon or use dough hook on low speed. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. When mixed, shape into ball, place in a grease bowl, grease top and cover with dry towel to let rise til double in size. Turn dough out on lightly floured board and shape into 2 long french style loaves OR round italian style. Up to you :) Ar...