How To Make Telera Bread | Pan Para Tortas

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 reduces calories while keeping moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, 50 grams of flour, and 100 grams of water. Mix until thoroughly incorporated and let rest for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

In a bowl, combine the remaining flour, all the water, butter, and the yeast mixture.

Mix until the dough starts forming, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 15 minutes, or use a standing mixer with a hook attachment for about 9 minutes.

Let the dough proof for 45 minutes until doubled in size.

Portion the dough into 6 segments of 215 grams each and shape into balls, sealing at the bottom.

Place the balls seam down into a tray and coat with oil. Cover with plastic film and let proof for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a lightly floured surface and shape into an oblong shape, flattening the two opposite tips with the side of your hand.

Flour a small wooden stick and press firmly into the dough twice, parallel to each other.

Spray with water and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

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