Spanish Bread Recipe

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. After beating the egg, add the lukewarm milk and melted butter and stir until completely combined. Mix in the instant yeast until a little sticky dough forms.

Place the dough on an oil-greased surface. Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes with lightly oiled hands until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Form a ball out of the dough and set it in an oiled bowl. Place it in a warm spot, covered with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until it has doubled in size. The wait could take from around 30 minutes to an hour, or even longer.

For the filling. Melt butter in a pan over low-medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and mix well. Add flour, water or milk, sugar and salt. Cook until it gets thick. Remove it from the heat and continue stirring until it forms a thick paste-like texture.

Using a knife or dough slicer, punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal halves. Roll each piece into a long triangle like a pizza slice. Brush the middle part with butter or margarine, then spread the filling on the surface. Enclose the filling by rolling the dough from the larger end to the smaller end.

Brush each rolled dough with milk or water, then roll it on a plate of breadcrumbs and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth or kitchen towel or cling wrap and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until they double in size. Remove the cover after that.

Place the baking sheet on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes at 150°C (300°F). Transfer it to a serving plate once done. While the Spanish bread is still warm, enjoy eating.