Cereales y Granos

Hot roll mix

Hot roll mix
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Ingredient Information

Name

Hot roll mix

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

17 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Hot roll mix is a culinary preparation specially designed to facilitate the making of stuffed rolls and other similar dishes that require a soft and light dough. This mix usually contains basic ingredients such as flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and sometimes additional fats or leavening agents, which results in a spongy texture and a slightly sweet or neutral flavor, ideal for combining with savory or sweet fillings.

The origin of hot roll mix is linked to baking traditions, adapted in both home and professional kitchens to simplify the preparation of steamed rolls or breads, which are very common in various Latin American and European cultures. Although it does not have an exclusive geographic origin, its use became popular in Mexican and Central American recipes, where hot rolls are often enjoyed as a side dish or as a base for meals.

Properties: this mix is generally rich in carbohydrates from the flour, providing quick energy, and it serves as a good base for incorporating other nutrients through the filling. It is also characterized by its ability to ferment and rise thanks to the yeast, resulting in an airy and tender texture. Furthermore, being a basic product, its versatility allows the preparation to be adapted according to dietary needs by adding ingredients such as whole wheat flours or seeds.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: depending on the country, hot roll mix may also be known as steamed bread mix, bun mix, or simply roll premix. In some places, although less frequently, the term little roll dough is used when referring to the base preparation for these products.

Nutritional Properties

2.1g
fiber
450mg
sodium
25mg
calcium
40mcg
folate
1.5mg
iron
120mg
potassium
220
calories
6g
protein
0.5mg
vitamin c
8g
total fat
32g
carbohydrates

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