Portuguese Bread Roll

I have been missing these Portuguese rolls that we used to buy at Costco. These bread rolls are crusty outside but light and soft inside.

It is distinctively different in terms of appearance because of the crease at the center of the bread.

Portuguese Buns

bread rolls

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast or 1 package

• 1½ cups warm water divided

• 1 tsp sugar

• 4 cups all purpose flour plus 2 tsp for sprinkle

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tbsp shortening

1. Dissolve yeast in ¼ cup water and sugar then cover with a cloth. Set aside for 5 minutes until it bubbles.

2. In a standing mixer with a dough hook, add 2 cups of flour, salt, butter and shortening. Mix well.

3. Stir in the yeast mixture.

4. Add the rest of the flour. Mix the dough until smooth and has elastic consistency.

5. Cover and let it rest for an hour or until double in size.

6. On a floured surface, divide the dough into 2 logs.

7. Then divide it again into 8 for a total of 16 pieces.

8. Roll each dough into a smooth ball. Sprinkle some flour on the the baking tray.

9. Place the rolled dough in the tray and sprinkle the top with flour. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.

10. Once the dough rises, get a knife and slightly make a dent on the bread using the non sharp part of the knife.

11. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.