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Cemitas

Originating from Puebla, Mexico, these slightly sweet sandwich rolls are a great vehicle for sandwiches or served warm with a slab of butter at your next meal.
Cemitas
Yield 6 rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (24g) granulated sugar
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (4.5g) kosher salt (see note)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
  • 2 large (100g) eggs

Egg wash

  • 1 tablespoon (15g) water
  • 1 large (50g) egg

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Make a well in center.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) to 130°F (54°C). Add warm milk mixture and 2 eggs (100 grams) to flour mixture, and stir until combined. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Turn out dough onto a heavily floured surface, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. (Dough will still be lightly tacky.) Shape dough into a round.
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide dough into 6 portions (about 110 grams each). On a work surface, using a cupped hand, roll each portion of dough into a tight round; transfer to prepared pan. Lightly flatten each roll with your hand. (Rolls should still be about 1½ inches thick.) Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water and remaining 1 egg (50 grams). Lightly brush each roll with egg wash; sprinkle sesame seeds on top as desired.
  • Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 190°F (88°C), 8 to 10 minutes, covering with foil during final 2 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool on pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Salt weight and volume vary by brand. Diamond Crystal kosher salt was used in this recipe (1 tablespoon is 9 grams). If you a have different brand or type of salt, use the weight listed in the recipe, not the volume measurement. If you do not have a scale, check your brand’s website for what the equivalent volume measurement is for the weight listed in this recipe.
 
Recipe by Bake From Scratch.