Bolillo Bread

Steps

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1. 1
   Add water to a bowl, then mix in sugar, yeast, and butter or shortening.
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2. 2
   Add flour to the bowl, then sprinkle salt on top of the flour. Important: add salt after flour, not directly to the yeast, to avoid killing the yeast.
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3. 3
   Using a hook attachment, combine all ingredients on low speed for about 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is soft but not overly sticky.
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4. 4
   Place the dough back in the bowl and let it rise for 30 minutes. Do not exceed 45 minutes of rising time, as this will change the bread's flavor.
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5. 5
   Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces and form them into balls.
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6. 6
   Take one dough ball and stretch it, then fold it as if making a croissant. Repeat stretching and folding to create a butterfly shape.
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   Fold both sides of the butterfly shape toward the center and press firmly to seal. Press the corners to ensure they are sealed.
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   Begin rolling the dough, ensuring all creases and corners are properly sealed to prevent the bread from bursting during baking.
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   Dip the shaped dough ball into flour, dust off excess, and place on a baking sheet.
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