Semolina
Cuban Bread-Inspired Sandwich Rolls
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18 Reviews
Wandadesigns
January 3, 2022
Oh my gosh I am in love with the taste of these rolls, my husband is ia huge fan of pulled pork, so together we are making fabulous sandwiches!!! Thank you
Miles
June 28, 2014
Hi. Found your recipe while I was searching "porchetta" : ) Can you use a bread machine for this and rapid yeast? Thanks! They look great btw.
KimmyV
December 29, 2013
Hi! I want to make these tomorrow and I have a question. In step 9 when you mention using the same folding motion, do you mean I should fold it like a business letter a second time? Thanks . They look amazing. Can't wait for sandwiches!
dymnyno
August 20, 2011
These sound delicious! I don't think they have anything like this in Cuba (they don't have much of anything...period) The Cubano was invented in South Florida
lapadia
August 15, 2011
Hi AJ, I made your rolls!!! I’ve never had Cuban sandwiches/rolls so I couldn’t make a comparison, but that doesn’t matter because what I can say is that your recipe has a wonderful texture, the dough is a pleasure to work with, they are great for sandwiches! Thanks for sharing.
AntoniaJames
August 15, 2011
Thank you, lapadia! All the Cubans I've eaten have had rather uninteresting (i.e., bland, soft "Wonder bread" style) rolls. I'd been meaning to develop a good sandwich roll recipe for ages, so the Cuban adobo pork shoulder, plus having two enthusiastic, hungry young taste testers home from college provided the perfect motivation. I'm so glad you liked these. And yes, the dough is wonderful . . . . thanks to all that fat!! ;o)
AntoniaJames
August 15, 2011
P.S. The dough makes an excellent sandwich loaf, too, as noted in the last step of the instructions. The crumb is creamy and just a bit soft. It makes fantastic toast!! ;o)
wssmom
August 10, 2011
As a former resident of Miami, I've never been a fan of Cuban sandwiches because of the bread, but these ROCK!
AntoniaJames
August 11, 2011
Thanks so much, wssmom! I've had on my To-Do list forever to develop a good sandwich roll recipe, so this provided the perfect motivation. I, too, haven't been impressed by the bread typically used for the Cubans I've had in Florida. The combo of savory pork roast + ham + cheese + pickles is irresistible, though, making it well worth the effort to put them on a great roll. ;o)
AntoniaJames
August 10, 2011
Just an update that this makes an outstanding loaf of sandwich bread. I've posted a photo of the loaf I baked today, and added instructions on temperature and time. ;o)
sexyLAMBCHOPx
August 9, 2011
stunning!
AntoniaJames
August 9, 2011
Thanks so much! I think the secret is the really hot oven. My family is crazy about these. ;o)
lapadia
August 9, 2011
? them!! I am so making them asap, thanks for the recipe, AJ:)
AntoniaJames
August 9, 2011
You're welcome! I hope you do. Rolls and baguettes are a bit more work than a standard loaf of "everyday" bread, but they're so worth it, as well you know. ;o)
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