We added this recipe after many requests from our readers. Pan de agua can be found on the Dominican breakfast table almost every morning. It has a similar texture and taste to that of the French bread but comes in individual servings.

Time: 60 Mins
Difficulty: Medium
Serve: 4 people

Before starting to cook: Pre-heat the oven to 218 °C (425 °F).

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of warm water

Preparation:

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Mix in flour, salt. Add the yeast and mix in with a spatula until it is well blended. Flour a clean surface and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (same texture as children modeling clay).
   
2. Wrap in a plastic film and let rise in a warm place until it doubles. Put the dough on a floured surface and punch down to get rid of the excess bubbles. Divide the dough in 8 portions. Work them into rolls, then slash them lengthwise with a knife. Allow to double again before baking.
   
3. Oil a baking sheet. Bake bread for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Heeeey.