Recipe courtesy Enrique Reyes, Cuban Sandwich Cafe, Austin, TX
Ingredients: [‘flour’, ‘water’, ‘pork fat’, ‘salt’, ‘margarine’, ‘sugar’, ‘cream cheese’, ‘milk’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“5 lbs high-gluten flour, plus more for dusting (bread flour)”,”1 1/2 liters water”,”4 ounces pork fat”,”1 1/2 ounces salt”,”2 1/2 lbs margarine, cut into 1-inch cubes “,”1 cup sugar”,”13 1/4 ounces cream cheese”,” coffee with milk, for serving (cafe con leche)”]
Number of Servings: 1
Steps: [‘Combine and mix the flour, water, pork lard and salt. Mix until the dough is not sticky but not firm (do not over mix), finger should leave a dent. Place the dough on a large, floured work surface. Using hands, stretch the dough out into a large, even rectangle. Spread the cubes of margarine evenly on top. Vertically fold each end to meet in the middle. Overlapping, in thirds, fold horizontally. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1 1/2 inches thick. Fold into thirds vertically and then again horizontally. Transfer to a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.’, ‘Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.’, ‘Once rested, transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll out to a 1-inch thick rectangle. Dust off any excess flour and repeat the folds, 4 folds in total. Transfer to a baking tray, wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.’, “Lay the dough on a sugared work surface. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top of the dough. Roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Make sure to press the sugar into the dough. Cut the dough into 3-inch squares. Place a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese in each center. Wet the dough’s edges with water. Fold one corner into the cream cheese and continue to roll like a cigar. Press 3 fingers flat on top of the pastry. Place in the oven for until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with a cafe con leche.”]