Cemita Roll Recipes

CEMITA ROLL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour,salt, sugar, yeast); whisk together the eggs and oil.
• Heat the buttermilk over low heat until warm (110 degrees F); do not let boil!
• Stir the buttermilk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients until liquid is incorporated; let stand 15 minutes.
• On a lightly floured work surface, knead dough until smooth (it will still be a little sticky).
• Place dough in a oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Depending on how large you want your rolls, divide the dough into eight or four balls, cover, and let rest 15 minutes.
• Take each ball and flatten it to a disc; place each roll on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, a few inches apart.
• Cover baking sheet and let rolls rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat ove to 400 degrees F; mix milk and water and brush the top of each roll and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake rolls until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• NOTE: Bread lasts a day, but freezes well.

BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH SESAME ROLLS (CEMITA POBLANA DE MILANESA)

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Then, one at a time, sandwich the chicken pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with a meat pounder to 1/4-inch thickness.
• In a shallow mixing bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt. Dip each piece first into the flour mixture, turning to coat. Let any excess flour fall away, then transfer the chicken to the beaten eggs. Let any excess egg drip off, then transfer the chicken to the breadcrumbs and press to coat both sides evenly. Transfer to a platter.
• Set a large paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 or 2 pieces of chicken at a time and cook, turning once, until crispy and browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to the prepared plate and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, adding more oil as needed for each batch.
• To assemble the sandwiches, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the rolls in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Cut the avocados into quarters and thinly slice. Spread some of the Salsa de Morita onto the bottom of each roll, then top with a piece of chicken, a few slices of onion, the sliced avocado, romaine, and cheese. Spread the mayonnaise and refried beans on the top half of the rolls and place on top of the sandwiches.