Cuban Water Bread Recipe
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Cuban Water Bread

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

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Original Recipe Yield 2 loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 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 (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  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.
  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.
  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.
  4. Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Place in a cold oven.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by MALANDIS 
This is a very easy and very healthy bread to make--a must for beginning bakers. I agree... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by AEOWYN74 
I've been looking for just such a recipe for a long time! My husband grew up in a Cuban... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by NICKRYAN 
You must allow the dough to rise twice, which makes the process very long. Also, kneading this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by fiji chefmom 
This is the recipe I have been looking for! The crust was awesome, the inside chewy--it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by amanecer 
I have made this bread a number of times and we always love it. The recipe is very simple but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by 2Yung2Cook 
OMG! I loved this bread! It took a long time to make (I made it at 2 in the morning- my baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by BJVIANA 
For necessity (low in flower) I add a little of Parmesan Cheese. The result: A wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by Sioranth 
I thought this was a fabulous recipe. I cut it in half to make just one loaf, but left the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by What a Dish! 
I was kind of disappointed in this- when I was kneading the dough, it was extremely dry, heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2004 by RAINYDAYES 
Loved this bread. I also modified it by using 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 unbleached bread... MORE

 
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