Criollo Bread

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3

Bite into the Fluffy and Delicious Criollo Bread

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 cups plain flour
	4 teaspoons sugar
	3 cups water , lukewarm
	1 teaspoon dried yeast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

438

Sugar

Fat

Criollo, in Spanish means 'Creole', refers to the people with a mixed heritage in Latin America. The Criollo Bread is one of the most popular bread in South America, especially Venezuela and Columbia. This bread is light, fluffy, and subtly sweet with a delicate aroma - a perfect accompaniment to any meal, especially soups and stews. It is also widely eaten as a breakfast bread with toppings like cheeses, eggs, and butter. The bread has a crispy crust and a soft crumb making it delicious to eat alone or with other foods. It is important to note that the existence of any dish is rooted in the cultural diversity and tradition that it carries, and the Criollo bread is no exception.

Instructions

1.	Mix the plain flour and sugar in a large bowl.
2.	Add lukewarm water and dried yeast to the bowl and mix well with a spatula.
3.	Mix the ingredients together with your hands until the dough is not too sticky.
4.	Knead the dough well on a clean surface for 10-15 minutes until it feels elastic.
5.	Make a ball out of the dough and place it back in the bowl.
6.	Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for atleast an hour.
7.	Preheat the oven to 460F.
8.	Transfer the dough into a baking dish or loaf pan and dust it with flour before putting it in the oven.
9.	Lower the temperature to 390F and bake for around 35 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

PROS

Criollo Bread is light, fluffy, and subtly sweet with a delicate aroma.

The bread has a crispy crust and a soft crumb that makes it perfect to go with any meal.

CONS

It is high in carbohydrates and gluten that may cause problems for gluten-intolerant or diabetic people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The bread is a great source of carbohydrates and increases satiety that may result in less calorie intake over the course of the day.
It also stabilizes the blood sugar levels due to the whole-grain flour which is rich in dietary fiber. It is also cholesterol-free and low in sodium, thus making it a healthy alternative for daily consumption.