PAN FRITO (FRIED CUBAN BREAD) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Pan Frito (Fried Cuban Bread) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by DomesticMuse

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic
1 T. unsalted butter
pinch kosher salt
8 slices french or cuban bread, or 4 dinner rolls, cut in half

Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick sklllet over medium-low heat. 2. Add the garlic and saute slowly until the garlic is golden brown. 3. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, leaving the hot oil in the pan. 4. Add the butter and a pinch of salt. 5. When the butter is melted, add the bread or rolls, cut side down. Increase the heat to medium. 6. Flatten the bread or rolls with a spatula and grill until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. 7. Turn and grill the other side, 3-4 minutes, flattening with a spatula. Serve hot.