Bread Service Recipe
Plantain Cornbread. Cuban Bread. Cuban Crackers. Whipped Butter. Seasonal Spreads.
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Ingredients
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Plantain Cornbread
Cuban Bread
Cuban Crackers
Whipped Butter
Seasonal Spreads
Method
Plantain Cornbread
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel and cut the ripe plantains into small pieces. Mash them thoroughly until smooth.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cuban Bread
- 6
Mix Yeast and Water
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- 8
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 9
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 10
Shape and Second Rise
Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 11
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cuban Crackers
- 12
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 13
Add Wet Ingredients
Add olive oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 14
Roll Out Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- 15
Cut and Bake
Cut the dough into desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
Whipped Butter
- 16
Soften Butter
Leave the unsalted butter at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.
- 17
Whip Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, and sea salt. Whip with an electric mixer until fluffy and well combined.
Seasonal Spreads
- 18
Prepare Spreads
Place the fruit preserves, hummus, and cream cheese in individual serving bowls. Serve at room temperature.
