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4.50 from 8 votes

Torta Bread Recipe

Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • ½ teaspoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • Sponge above
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 - 3 cups all purpose flour

Instructions

Sponge:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups flour, ¾ whole wheat pastry flour, 1 ½ cups warm water and ½ teaspoon yeast until well blended. Cover the bowl and let rest overnight on the counter.

Dough:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine sponge that has rested overnight, ¾ cup warm water, 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon yeast. Mix on low speed for two minutes. Switch to the dough hook and mix in 2 cups all purpose flour a little at a time, add more flour as needed to make a soft, sticky dough. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 9" x 12" rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough in three rows, each 3" x 12". Cut each row in to four 3" squares.
  • Place rolls on two non-rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrapped sprayed with non-stick spray. Let rise until the rolls have risen and indentation remains if you lightly touch a roll, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°. Put a pizza stone in the oven to heat while rolls are rising.
  • Slide parchment paper with 6 rolls on to preheated pizza stone and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until rolls are golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before eating. Repeat with remaining 6 rolls.

Notes

  • Storage: Store cooled rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen rolls at room temperature and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes to refresh.
  • Variations: Experiment with add-ins like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or oats for extra texture and nutrition. You can also try incorporating dried herbs or garlic powder for savory variations.
  • Serving suggestions: These rolls are perfect for hearty sandwiches, especially those with grilled vegetables, robust meats, or strong cheeses. They also make excellent dinner rolls, particularly when served alongside soups or stews.
  • Make-ahead option: You can prepare the dough and shape the rolls, then refrigerate them overnight for their final rise. This slow, cold fermentation enhances flavor development. The next day, let the rolls come to room temperature for about an hour before baking.