How to make: Cuban Bread

Tracy and I decided we would get a little creative and do a cooking video. Heehee! Now, this is serious. As if I'm ever serious! It's an actual how-to video, with minimal bits of Chip and Dale, for those who actually want to make this bread. You all should. It is easy, fun, and very rewarding, oh, and I forgot to mention delicious!

Cuban Bread

3 1/2 cups of white flour

1 1/3 cups of whole wheat flour

1 tbsp of sugar

1 tsp of salt

1 tbsp + 1/2 tsp dry active yeast

just under 2 cups of warm water

Soften the yeast in the warm water. Swish it around to break up any lumps. Let sit until you start to see a few bubbles.
Add the flour, sugar and salt. Mix well until water is absorbed. Turn out on to a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough until it forms a soft smooth uniform dough; about 8-10 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl covered with saran wrap until it is doubled in size.
Roll out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten all the bubbles out. Divide your dough in to sections and knead. Round into balls and let rest for about 10 minutes. Knead the balls again and form into shapes. We did round loaves but you could do any shape you want.
Place the loaves on a baking sheet, flour the tops and lightly score. Place in a warm area to proof until double in size.
Bake for roughly 20-25 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

Trust me you can't go wrong with this bread! Give it a shot!

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