Chef John's Cuban Bread Recipe
"The secret to great Cuban sandwiches is in the lightness and crispness of the bread. Chef John tells you how. Hint: the secret is the lard!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Starter:
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1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water
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1/2 cup flour
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Dough:
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1 package active dry yeast
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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3/4 cup warm water
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3 tablespoons lard
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2 teaspoons fine salt
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3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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Water to spray tops of loaves
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