








Discover the incredible Mexican bolillo bread – a true delight for the senses. Its texture is reminiscent of Vietnamese baguettes, with a crisp, crackling crust and a soft, springy interior. The process is wonderfully simple: hand-kneaded with minimal effort, yet achieving a beautiful gluten development. I love the savory, grainy flavor of this bread – each bite is rich and satisfying. Made with only a small amount of sugar and oil, it’s both healthy and low in calories, making it an ideal staple for weight management. Enjoy it as a sandwich base, or simply toasted and eaten on its own – it’s absolutely delicious.
● Ingredients
Bread flour 210g | Cake flour 90g | Water 210g | Butter 8.5g | Salt 4g | Sugar 4g | Fresh yeast 6g
🌟 Important Tips
▸ If you don’t have a baking steel, place a baking sheet upside down in the oven while preheating. Once the bread is in, quickly spray water onto the oven walls to create steam – this is key to achieving a beautiful oven spring and an attractive split.
▸ Make sure your oven is fully preheated. A sudden drop in temperature can hinder the bread’s rise. I recommend preheating the oven during the second fermentation stage.
● Instructions
1️⃣ Combine all ingredients and mix until uniform. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
2️⃣ Wearing gloves, knead the dough about 20 times until the surface is smooth. Rest for another 20 minutes. At this point, the dough should be about 80% developed when stretched.
3️⃣ Turn the dough out and roll it out. Stretch it as much as possible, then fold the sides inward and roll again. Repeat this process 3–4 times to strengthen the gluten, until the dough becomes resistant to rolling.
4️⃣ Shape into a round and let it ferment until doubled in size. Divide into 5 portions and rest for 20–30 minutes.
5️⃣ Gently flatten each portion (do not fully degas), then roll up from top to bottom. Shape into a plump oval with a slightly raised center. Proceed with the second fermentation until the dough is 1.5 times its original size (if the room is too cold, use a proofing box set at 28°C).
6️⃣ Once proofed, make a slash down the center and brush a little olive oil over the cut to encourage a better rise.
7️⃣ Preheat the oven to 230°C with a baking stone or steel inside. Place the bread in the oven, spray water to create steam, and bake for 16 minutes.
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