Teleras, Mexican torta rolls
Soft, flat topped rolls with two grooves, the traditional bread for Mexican tortas and sandwiches.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.10 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the bread flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Add the warm water and butter and mix to a soft dough.
- 2
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and springy. Put in a greased bowl, cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Divide into 8 balls. Cover and rest for 10 minutes, then flatten each into a round about 10 cm wide.
10 min - 4
Dust the handle of a wooden spoon with flour. Press it firmly across each round twice, side by side, to make two deep parallel grooves.
- 5
Place on lined trays, cover loosely and leave for 30 minutes until puffy.
30 min - 6
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Dust the tops with a little flour and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until pale gold. Cool on a rack. Slice sideways for tortas.
17 min
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