Authentic Cuban Rolls Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Cuban Rolls

• Unbleached All Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• Butter
• Water

How to Make Authentic Cuban Rolls

1. **Method 1: Manual Method**
2. In a large bowl, combine warm water (105-115°F), sugar (1 tbsp), and yeast (2 1/4 tsp). Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. Add flour (6 cups), salt (2 tsp), and oil (2 tbsp) to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
7. Shape each piece into a roll and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
12. **Method 2: Mixer Method**
13. Follow steps 1-4 from the Manual Method, using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
14. Knead the dough with the mixer for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
15. Follow steps 5-10 from the Manual Method.
16. **Method 3: Bread Machine Method**
17. Place all ingredients in your bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the dough cycle.
18. Once the dough cycle is complete, shape the dough into 12 rolls, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
19. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
20. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
21. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.