Cuban Water Bread

Yeast Bread - Bread

This recipe is from my mom. Makes a very crusty bread. You can substitute half of the flour amount with whole wheat flour.

Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 loaves

Cuban Water Bread

Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon salt

8 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornmeal

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons cold water

Bread Machine Challah I

Bread

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water or potato water. Add sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in 7 cups of the flour.

Step 2

On a well-floured surface knead dough for 7 minutes incorporating in the last cup of flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.

Step 3

Using a lightly floured board form dough into 2 long or round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheet; place loaves on top. Slash top with a sharp knife. Cover and let rise until almost doubled.

Step 4

Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Place in a cold oven.

Step 5

Turn oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 45 minutes or until nicely browned. Brush twice during baking time with cold water.

Nutritional Information

Cuban Water Bread

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 158.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 0.6g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Folate: 86.2mcg 22%

Calcium: 10.4mg 1%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 11mg 4%

Potassium: 54.5mg 2%

Sodium: 291.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 5.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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