Mexican-Breads

Basque Sheepherder’S Bread

Basque Sheepherder’s Bread Try heating a little olive oil with fresh herbs & dunk chunks of the bread into it 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tbsp salt3 cups hot water2 packages dry yeast7 to 7 1/2 cups unbleached flour In a very large bowl combine butter, sugar, salt & hot water Stir only until […]

Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread)

Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread) Dough2/3 cup milk2 Tbsp shortening2 Tbsp butter2 eggs, beaten1/3 cup milk1 package dry yeast1/2 tsp granulated sugar4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup granulated sugar2 Tbsp brown sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tbsp salt Combine the 2/3 cup milk, shortening & butter in a saucepan Heat just enough to melt the shortening & butter, […]

Casa Vieja Roman Bread

Casa Vieja Roman Bread This bread is served with every meal at Monti’s La Casa Vieja in Tempe, Arizona 1 tbsp granulated sugar1 package dry yeast1 1/2 cups lukewarm water4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsps salt, divided1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 Tbsp dried rosemary, finely crushed2 tsps vegetable oil Combine sugar, yeast & lukewarm water, stirring […]