Pan Chuta (Peruvian "Pulled" Bread)

120m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
2h 25m
Ready In


"An unusual flat bread from the Andes. Adapted from About.com. Prep time includes rising time. Makes two 11" loaves or three 9" loaves. Can be made in a bread machine set on dough cycle through step 3."

Original is 12-16 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (81.6 g)
  • Calories 229.2
  • Total Fat - 7.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 17.4 mg
  • Sodium - 205.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 36 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 5.1 g
  • Sugars - 4.4 g
  • Protein - 7 g
  • Calcium - 22.2 mg
  • Iron - 1.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place flours in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add salt, cinnamon, anise and sugar and mix well.

Step 3

Mix in shortening, vanilla and egg.

Step 4

Add yeast and water and mix well.

Step 5

Knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat on all sides.

Step 7

Cover and let rise until doubled. Bread may be made on a bread machine set on dough cycle through this step.

Step 8

Divide dough into two or three pieces, depending on size of loaf wanted.

Step 9

Form each piece into a ball, cover loosely, and let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Place a ball of dough on a floured surface and roll out into a flattened round.

Step 11

Let rest 5-10 minutes.

Step 12

Roll out again.

Step 13

Repeat until dough is 1" wider than desired size (10" for 9" loaves, 12" for 11" loaves).

Step 14

Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 15

Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Step 16

Spray lightly with water.

Step 17

Let rise about 45 minutes.

Step 18

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Step 19

Spray dough again and sprinkle wheat germ on top.

Step 20

If desired, use razor blade or sharp knife to make a design on top of bread.

Step 21

Place in oven and spray again.

Step 22

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 23

Reduce heat to 350° F. and bake until bread is puffed and browned, about 10-15 minutes more.

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