Recipes from Curacao: Pan Sera (Hard Bread)

Recipes from Curacao

Pan Sera (Hard Bread)

Country: Curacao
Course: Bread
Makes: 5 breads

Ingredients:

1 2/3 tsp active dry yeast
4 cups flour
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp shortening
1 cup water

Directions:

Sift together the flour, sugar and salt. Now add the shortening and water and knead for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough up so that each piece weighs roughly 7 ounces. Roll into balls and then cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 10 minutes. Flatten each ball with your hand and score the tops with a knife or fork.
Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with flour. Transfer the breads to the baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees until done.

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