Pan de Sal

Ingredients:

• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Add the active dry yeast and the 1 teaspoon of sugar to the 2 cups of warm water mix and set aside till frothy (about 5 minutes)
2. In a separate bowl, add sugar, oil, salt, and 1 cup of flour then mix. Then add the active dry yeast mix to the mix.
3. Gradually add the flour ½ a cup at a time
4. Once all the flour is mixed in set aside in a oiled bowl in a warm place until dough is doubled (about 1 hour)
5. Shape dough to desired sizes and let it sit for 30 minutes
6. Place in oven at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Notes
Importance of Kneading Bread:
One of the most important things when baking bread is the kneading process which develops the gluten. The flour that makes up the dough is stirred and moistened, the gluten begins to form. Gluten can be considered as the binding agent within the dough, allowing the loaf to take on a clingy texture that will allow the substance to not fall apart during baking.

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