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pan sobao recipe

Pan Sobao Recipe

Pan Sobao, a popular Puerto Rican bread, has been winning hearts with its delicious taste and unique texture.
This favorite bread is a delightful combination of sweet and chewy, making it a perfect addition to your breakfast or snack time.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Equipment
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 bread knife
  • 1 wire rack
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 plastic wrap
Ingredients
  
  • 3/4 cup warm water 105 F to 115 F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons packet of active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of lard or vegetable shortening
  • 2 1/2 cupsbread flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cooking spray for greasing the bowl
Instructions
 
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
    Stir until everything dissolves completely.
    Allow the mixture to stand for 15 minutes to help the yeast bloom and proof.
  • In a separate large bowl, add 2 cups of bread flour and make a well in the center.
    Add the yeast mixture, lard (or vegetable shortening), and salt.
    Mix gradually with a wooden spoon, incorporating the flour from the sides of the well.
    When the dough starts to come together, switch to using your hands.
  • On a clean and floured surface, turn out the dough and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
    Add more bread flour as needed, one tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface.
  • Grease a large bowl with cooking spray.
    Place the dough ball in the bowl and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
    Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
    As the dough nears the end of its rise, preheat your oven to 350 F (180 C).
    Place the baking sheet or cast iron skillet on the middle rack of the oven.
  • After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air.
    Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into four equal pieces.
    Using a rolling pin, shape each piece into a rectangle.
    Then, fold both long sides of the rectangle towards the center, overlapping slightly, to form an elongated log shape.
    Pinch the seam and place the shaped dough seam-side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Pan Sobao develops a golden brown crust.
    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
    Once cooled, slice with a bread knife and enjoy your freshly baked Pan Sobao.
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