How to Make the Mexican Bolillo

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour can enhance texture.

shortening

🥗Healthier: butter

💰Cheaper: margarine

Butter provides a richer flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

Prepare a starter by whisking 1/2 teaspoon of yeast with 3/4 cup of water and mixing in 1 cup of flour. Cover and let sit overnight.

In a mixer, combine the starter, 3 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast, and 1/4 cup of melted shortening.

Mix on low speed for 8-10 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, covering it with plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise in a warm place (oven set to 200°F) for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.

Deflate the dough and shape it into mini footballs.

Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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