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Marraquetas (French Bread Rolls)

Bolivian-style marraquetas are crusty and beautifully colored on the outside, buttery soft and chewy on the inside. They are a symbol of identity and pride for Bolivians.
Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine Bolivian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 0
Calories 118kcal
Author Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups flour (420g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lard or shortening optional
  • 1 ¼ cup lukewarm water (360ml)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fast-rise yeast

Instructions

  • Add yeast and sugar to water; mix and let stand until it bubbles, about 5 minutes.
  • In a big mixing bowl, add flour, salt, and lard. Add yeast mixture and stir together until it forms a ball.
  • Turn the dough on a flat surface and knead it for 5 minutes. If the dough becomes too sticky during the kneading process, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of flour at a time on the dough. Do not add more flour than needed.
  • Oil a large bowl. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in the bowl, and cover; let it rise in a warm environment for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into 15 equal parts and shape each piece into a smooth ball. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • How to shape marraquetas: Work with one piece of dough at a time. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, then use your fingers to fold the dough into a log. Pinch where the seams meet.
  • To taper the ends, place your hands on the outside edges of the dough and roll with a little bit of pressure.
  • Place marraquetas on baking sheets, cover them, and let them rest until doubled in size. About 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475F (246C) if you don’t have a convection oven and 450F (232C) for a convection oven. This takes between 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Fill a baking pan halfway with water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.
  • Slash each marraqueta in the center with a sharp knife. Sprinkle a little bit of flour on top of the marraquetas.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, but check after 15 minutes. They should be golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool in a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 51g | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.04g | Protein: 3.23g | Fat: 1.18g