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Oaxaca Cheese Bolillo Rolls: A Delicious Culinary Adventure

Oaxaca Cheese Bolillo Rolls
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Fluffy Mexican bolillo rolls stuffed with stretchy Oaxaca cheese, featuring a crisp golden crust and pillowy interior. These irresistible rolls are perfect for tortas, molletes, or enjoying warm as a snack with a side of salsa.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (500g) bread flour
  • 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 oz (225g) Oaxaca cheese, pulled into 12 equal strands
  • 1 egg white + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp semolina flour (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let foam for 10 minutes.
  2. Make Dough: In a stand mixer with dough hook, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place in greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise 1-1½ hours until doubled.
  4. Shape: Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each into a 5-inch oval. Place cheese strand in center, fold dough over, and pinch seams tightly.
  5. Second Rise: Place seam-side down on semolina-dusted baking sheet. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg wash. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve: Cool slightly on rack. Best eaten warm when cheese is perfectly stretchy.

Notes

  • Cheese substitute: Use mozzarella if Oaxaca cheese is unavailable
  • For extra flavor: Add 1 tsp dried oregano to dough
  • Storage: Reheat in oven to restore crispness
  • Traditional touch: Serve with refried beans for molletes
  • Freezing: Freeze unbaked rolls after shaping – thaw and rise before baking

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/oaxaca-cheese-bolillo-rolls-oaxaca-cheese/

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