Cuban Bread for Hal

[Quarlow]

I or I should say the Wombat has a case of the little mini bottles we have collected and I have to say when things are dry around here those little bottles get eyed up pretty good.

[classicrockgriller]

Eric, BuyLowSellHigh or BLSH sent me a PM about this post and

thought I would share with you guys what he sent. He always has

good insite on a variety of topics and enjoy reading what he has to say.

"...........I did a bit of reading and researching on Cuban Bread.  Like most breads of the world, thre are many opinions and local varations.  That said, a dedicated group at The Fresh Loaf site a couple of years ago debated, discusssed and seemed to have "perfected" some really good Cuban bread.  Here a few links to fuel your passion ..."            (My remarks are in brackets)

First, the Fresh Loaf discussion thread - it's long but well worth the read to the end
(This was quite interesting and they had a heated moment in the thread,
but everyone goes Home happy in the end ;D )
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/2596/cuban-bread

Second, the final preferred recipe as presented on Hector's site
(If you want to just go straight to the end results of the "perfected"
recipe then you can skip the first link and read this one)
http://www.oo.com/kitchen-warfares-cuban-bread-tampa-style/

Third the video noted in the Fresh Loaf discussion -- I always love watching artisan bakers at work.
(I watch this three times and am sure I will watch it many, many more times)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1257514206200481593#


The Bobby Flay / La Segunda recipe that was Hector's starting point
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/cuban-style-bread-recipe/index.html


Finally, a link the La Segunda Central Bakery's website
(Kewl website)
http://www.lasegundabakery.com/

Thanks Eric and Hope I didn't affend you by posting this Info.

I just thought it was too valuable to not share.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Please, share away.  I'm pleased you thought it worthwhile to spread it here.  I thought about it, but wanted to give you first crack.  I tend to think a lot of my stuff is over the top for general consumption  so i don't want to overwhelm the boards with my often technical viewpoints.  Hope this helps others.

[deb415611]

Thanks BLSH    I had forgotten about the freshloaf...

I think I'm going to try Hector's recipe

[classicrockgriller]

Thanks BLSH    I had forgotten about the freshloaf...

I think I'm going to try Hector's recipe

Looking forward to the results, cause I KNOW you are a good Baker.

[hal4uk]

BLSH, "General Consumption"?

Just because the occasional dumb@ss hillbilly (  ::)  ) says, "Authentic, Aushhhmentic...".. or whatever..  yada yada yada...
Or any other stupid nonsense like that...  That don't mean they don't enjoy your insight ;D

If I had a nickel for every time I posted something, and then thought, well maybe so-and-so didn't like/appreciate that...
Or.. I wish I had said that differently, well... I'd have a LOT of nickels, and, most likely, I would just give them away.
And then, I just be right back where I wuz born --- without any nickels. 
Same way I'm going to the jumpin' off point.

Furthermore, I do believe it's the diversity of insight (on smokin' and everything else) that makes us all think...
If only now and then...  "Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...".

Awrighten.