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Chef John's Cuban Bread

By Chef John • White Bread • Cuisine?
4.47 Prep: 25m Cook: 20m
Ingredients:
  • ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons lard
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • Water to spray tops of loaves
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025