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Bread is one of those staples that pretty much every kitchen around the world has some interpretation of.
Whether that’s from one house to the next or even one part of the world to the other, there are so many ways to cook this delicious food that is loved by so many.
One of the most popular types of bread that is cooked around the world is Spanish Bread.
This type of bread is very easy to make, and it tastes amazing! It’s a great staple for any meal, but especially when you want something simple and light.
If you’re looking for more recipes like these, check out this list below!
These deliciously soft Spanish bread rolls are perfect as an appetizer, or as a side to the main course in your home.
They’re also a wonderful addition to soups, salads, sandwiches, and grilled cheese.
These rolls are perfectly chunky and are a great feast for both flavors and texture.
You can use any kind of flour you have on hand, but we recommend using a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour that is allowed to sit and prove for a good while.
If you don’t have time to make them ahead of time, they taste just as good if you bake them right away.
They need to be baked until golden brown and should take about 15 minutes to cook, depending on their size.
When you are making your dough, make sure that you combine your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and add warm water.
Mix with hands until dough comes together and forms a ball. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes. If you have done it right, the dough will double in size.
This sugary recipe is perfect for those that want a taste of Filipino sweetness, or for those that are homesick and want a little flavor of home with them.
The filling is a mixture of sugar, breadcrumbs, butter, and a splash of milk, although there’s plenty of room to add your extras if you’re in a particularly sweet mood.
After rolling up the bread, the filling is placed inside the roll before baking.
The dough itself is very forgiving, which means that it doesn’t require a lot of attention or a lot of precise measurements.
Just mix up the wet and dry ingredients, knead the dough until it feels smooth, then let it rest in its bowl for at least 20 minutes.
Once rested, roll out the dough into whatever shape you desire. We used a circle cutter to get our rounds, but you could always cut out shapes with cookie cutters instead.
You can bake the biscuits directly off the pan, or you can put them in the oven after they cool down for about 10 minutes.
Time for a classic loaf from the Iberian Peninsula!
Whilst many of the great recipes we have shown so far are delicious takes on Spanish bread from the Philippines, this one is straight from Spain itself!
It’s a simple, rustic style of bread that uses only flour, yeast, salt, and olive oil as the main ingredients.
You’ll find that the traditional method of using a wooden paddle to knead the dough works best here.
The resulting bread has a wonderful texture, and is delicious when fresh – but if you can’t wait, you can freeze it and enjoy it later.
Of course, if you don’t have time for such an involved process, you can simply use a food processor to create a similar result.
We love the way that this bread tastes, and it’s easy enough to make. This recipe requires no special equipment, and it’s not too difficult either.
All you need to do is combine the flour, water, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
Mix these well, cover with plastic wrap, and leave the mixture to ferment overnight in a warm place.
After proving, add the salt and sugar to taste, and knead the dough. Once the dough is soft and elastic, form it into a ball, and allow it to rise again.
Cut the risen dough into small portions, and roll each portion into balls. Place the balls onto a greased baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
Cover the rolls with cling film, and leave them to prove for 30 minutes.
Remember: You’ll need to give the dough plenty of time to rise before you put it in the oven.
If you’re looking for something a bit more exotic than what we’ve seen so far, then look no further!
This Spanish bread recipe is truly unique, as it includes the addition of plenty of sugar.
The brown sugar gives the bread a lovely sweet flavor, which goes nicely with the other ingredients.
You’ll see that there are two methods of preparing the ingredients used in this recipe.
If you’d prefer to follow a simpler method, you can simply prepare the filling first, and then add it to the rest of the ingredients.
However, if you’d prefer to prepare the chorizo separately, then feel free to follow that method.
Either way, you should include the garlic cloves, because they add a nice depth of flavor to the bread.
A word of warning though: It might take some practice to get your head, and your hands around this recipe, as the steps are quite lengthy and involved.
But once you learn how to make this bread, you won’t be able to live without it!
Okay, we’ve had a couple more great Filipino Spanish Bread recipes, now let’s have another traditional take!
Although it may sound like a very basic bread, it isn’t. It’s one of the most popular bread types in Spain itself.
The original recipe calls for just four ingredients; however, I’ve added extra ingredients to give you a fuller and richer tasting loaf.
These additions will help bring out all the flavors in the finished bread.
First up, you’ll notice that I’ve included some dried oregano. This spice adds a lot of character to the bread, especially as it’s baked at a high temperature.
When cooked, the oregano leaves behind a beautiful aroma, which fills the kitchen with its distinctive fragrance.
This recipe is another great way to make that delicious Filipino-type Spanish bread that everyone loves!
It’s not overly complicated, but it does require a good deal of patience on your part. However, by following close to the instructions, you shouldn’t find it too difficult.
Now, you don’t want to use too much water or else the bread will become heavy. As such, you should only use about three cups.
Once everything is mixed together, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes.
After this period has elapsed, remove the lid, and knead the mixture using both hands until all the ingredients come together.
This recipe makes an excellent starter for any Spanish-style bread.
As usual, you’ll probably want to let your dough sit for several hours before baking.
Once again, the best thing to do is leave it covered while you go and do something else. However, you could also pop it into the fridge if you wanted to speed things up.
After allowing time for the dough to rise, you need to preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, cut your dough into six equal portions, shape them into balls, and place them onto a lined baking sheet.
Next, brush each ball with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, and then allow them to cool completely before serving.
This particular recipe uses only a few ingredients, yet it still manages to create the perfect bread.
So, why not try making a batch yourself? With just a few simple ingredients, there’s little risk of anything going wrong.
And even if it did, you wouldn’t have to start over from scratch. You would simply add whatever ingredient was missing, and continue from where you left off.
This recipe is a great example of how easy it can be to bake a delicious Filipino-style Spanish bread.
All you need is flour, yeast, sugar, salt, milk, and butter. So, what’s so special about these ingredients? Well, they’re the same ones used when you’d normally make other types of bread with.
In the first step of this recipe, you’ll mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Then, once the dough has been made, you’ll fold it over so that the edges meet, and roll it out into a long rectangle.
To finish this process, slice the dough into strips, and then twist them into rope shapes.
Next, you’ll form each piece into a circle, and place them on top of each other. Finally, you’ll wait for these pieces to double in size.
When they have doubled in volume, you’ll transfer them to a greased baking dish, and bake for 25 minutes.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of different ways to prepare Spanish-style loaves of bread without having to resort to fancy equipment.
If you follow a few basic rules, you’ll be able to create some truly mouthwatering versions of these dishes in no time flat!
