Mexican Telera Bread
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour)
(500 gr
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt)
(10 gr
- 2 teaspoons dry active yeast)
(6-7 gr
- 1 1/3 cups warm water)
(300 ml
- 1 1/2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter)
(approx 25 gr
- 4 teaspoons sugar)
(20 gr
- A little bit of oil to grease bowl
Directions
- 1
On a clean surface mix flour and salt, make a well in the middle.
- 2
Place yeast and a little bit of the sugar in the middle. Pour in a little bit of water, mix with a fork, and let it rest for a minute. You will see the yeast start to bubble.
- 3
Keep adding water and mixing the flour with a fork until it forms a very wet batter in the center. Make sure to leave some flour around the edge so the water doesn't run out of the well.
- 4
Add the rest of the sugar and the butter in pieces. With your fingers, start mixing the butter and flour, then mix all together until you get a very rough ball that doesn't stick to your hands.
- 5
Knead 4-5 minutes more until you get a soft ball. Place it in a greased bowl, and grease the top of the ball as well by flipping the ball over once.
- 6
Cover with plastic or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest until doubles in size, approx 45 minutes to an hour.
- 7
Remove the dough from the bowl, punch it to release the gas, knead for a few seconds and divide into 8 equal pieces (approx 100 gr / 3.5 oz). Make balls, cover with a towel, and let rest for 10-15 minutes
- 8
Take one ball, pull at the sides a little bit, and then flatten on a floured surface to form an oval. Add a little bit more flour on top and with your finger tips make a flat oval.
- 9
Take the plastic straw (it can also be a thin rolling pin, a clean, round, spoon handle, or even a clean, thicker, writing pen), place it on top 1/3 distance from the edge of the oval and firmly press down until it touch the surface but doesn't cut the dough, repeat with the other edge.
- 10
This will create the traditional shape of the telera.
- 11
Repeat with all 8 and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest until doubled in volume, approx 45 min.
- 12
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or about 200 C.
- 13
Spread a little bit of water on top with a pastry brush and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the perfect torta? This traditional Mexican Telera Bread recipe brings the authentic taste of Mexico right to your kitchen, creating the ideal foundation for your favorite sandwiches. You'll love how simple it is to prepare these classic rolls, bringing a piece of Mexican culinary heritage into your home.
While seemingly simple, this recipe guides you through making classic telera rolls, essential for an authentic Mexican torta experience. Using familiar ingredients like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and warm water, it focuses on developing a dough that yields sturdy yet tender bread, perfect for hearty fillings. This method ensures you get the true texture and flavor needed for a fantastic torta.
What you'll get are 8 sturdy yet tender bread rolls, designed specifically for slicing open and filling with your favorite torta ingredients. The process of making these rolls involves basic bread-making steps: combining ingredients, allowing the yeast to do its work, and baking until golden. The resulting bread has a mild flavor profile, making it a versatile base that won't overpower your fillings, but rather complement them beautifully. Expect a satisfying crumb and a crust that holds up well to all your sandwich creations.
This recipe focuses on the classic telera, but you can always adjust the size of your rolls during shaping if you prefer smaller or larger tortas. The foundational recipe is designed for a specific purpose, offering little need for ingredient variations without altering its traditional character. Consider adjusting your shaping technique if you desire different roll dimensions.
These versatile telera rolls are specifically designed as the ideal bread for Mexican tortas, serving as the authentic base for a truly satisfying meal. They also make a delicious accompaniment to any meal or as a simple snack with a spread of butter.