Desserts
Easy
Panna cotta 🍮
30 min
Breads and pastries
Medium
Recipe of Kneaded bread
Vida Recetas Editorial
Bread is a staple food that has accompanied humanity for millennia, and kneaded bread is one of its most traditional expressions in Chilean cuisine. This rustic-shaped, dense-textured bread is made with simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, salt, and shortening, and its name pays homage to the manual kneading technique that gives it its characteristic consistency. It is ideal for accompanying meals, serving with jam, or simply enjoying with a good cup of coffee. Its preparation, although it requires resting time, is accessible to those with medium cooking experience. The key is to achieve a soft dough that doesn't stick to your fingers, then shape it into balls that are baked until perfectly golden. There are regional variations that incorporate pork cracklings or herbs, but the classic recipe is a perfect canvas for experimentation. By making it at home, you not only get a delicious and fresh bread, but you also revive a tradition passed down through generations.
Prep
120 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
8
Calories
450 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Put in a little warm water, it should not burn to the touch, add the yeast and sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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2
Put the salt on the edge of the flour and in the center pour the mixture of yeast, water and sugar, add the butter and knead. Add the water little by little until you get a dough that doesn't stick to your fingers, a good kneading is done in 10 minutes.
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3
Divide the dough into 100 g balls, with your hand shape the kneaded bread.
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4
On a tin for the oven, place a little oil and put the rolls on top.
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5
Cover the cloth with a clean kitchen towel and spray water on the cloth, this will help us to prevent the bread from drying out during the fermentation time, which may vary. It will be ready when it has doubled in size.
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6
Prick them with a fork and send them to the oven at 180º for about 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Kneaded bread?
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Kneaded bread?
The preparation time is 120 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
