Marraqueta

Marraqueta, also known as Pan Francés or Pan Batido, is a beloved staple of Chilean cuisine. Renowned for its crispy crust and airy interior, this bread is perfect for any meal, whether enjoyed plain or with your favorite spreads and toppings. Follow this tried-and-true recipe to bring a taste of Chile into your kitchen.

Ingredients

🥖 1 kg flour, any standard supermarket brand
🧂 20 grams fine salt
💧 600 grams cold water
🍞 30 grams fresh yeast, any generic fresh yeast
🛢️ Vegetable oil for brushing, any preferred brand

Instructions

1- Dissolve Yeast:

• In a large white enamel mixing bowl, pour 600 grams of cold water.
• Crumble 30 grams of fresh yeast into the water and dissolve by hand.

2- Prepare Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate stainless steel mixing bowl, mix 1 kg of flour with 20 grams of fine salt.

3- Create Dough:

• Combine the flour mixture with the yeast solution.
• Mix by hand to form a cohesive dough.

4- Knead:

• On an unfloured wooden cutting board, knead the dough for at least 10 minutes using a stretching and folding technique.
• Rest if needed and knead until smooth.

5- First Rest:

• Form the dough into a ball, place it in a mixing bowl, and cover with "Aluplast 300" plastic wrap.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature (~23°C/73°F).

6- Portion and Shape:

• Use a dough scraper to divide the dough into 100-gram portions.
• Shape two portions into smooth balls and press them together to form a double marraqueta.

7- Mark and Rest:

• Place the shaped dough on a kitchen towel.
• Brush with vegetable oil to prevent drying.
• Indent the center with a 1.5 cm-diameter wooden dowel/stick.
• Cover and rest for another 10 minutes.

8- Final Proofing:

• Flip the marraquetas to maintain the indent shape.
• Let them proof under plastic wrap for 30 minutes at ~23°C.

9- Preheat and Prep Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F).
• Prepare a baking tray by lightly dusting with flour.

10- Bake with Steam:
- Before baking, spray water from a green plastic spray bottle into the oven for steam.
- Bake marraquetas for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.

11- Cool:
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: ~30 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 14 marraquetas
Equipment: Stainless steel mixing bowl, White enamel mixing bowl, Digital kitchen scale, Wooden cutting board, Dough scraper (orange plastic and metal with wooden handle), "Aluplast 300" plastic wrap, Wooden dowel/stick (~1.5 cm diameter), Kitchen towel, Baking tray, Oven (built-in stainless steel oven), Wire rack

Cooking Tips:

• Use fresh yeast for best results.
• Maintain patience during kneading and resting.
• Ensure a consistent oven temperature for even baking.
• Test doneness by tapping the bread; a hollow sound means it's cooked.

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Marraqueta

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