How to make bolillos!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

shortening

🥗Healthier: butter

💰Cheaper: margarine

Butter enhances flavor while maintaining texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Pour warm water into a bowl and sprinkle in the yeast and sugar. Stir with a fork or spoon to moisten and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes until foamy.

Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, then add the yeast mixture and salt. Mix the dough using a KitchenAid mixer with a bread hook until it separates from the bowl. If it's slightly sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, flour a surface, and divide it into 6 to 8 portions based on desired size.

Shape each portion into a long roll with thinner edges and place them on a baking tray. Let them rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (360 degrees Fahrenheit). If not using a steam oven, place an oven-proof container with water in the oven to create steam.

Mix the egg white and milk in a bowl and whisk together. Slice the rolls lengthwise to create a burst effect, then brush the egg white and milk mixture over the rolls.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, checking for a golden color. If they turn golden before 30 minutes, remove them from the oven.

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