Crispy Marraquetas: Traditional Chilean Bread Recipe

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Created on July 20th, 2025 at 03:47 pm

Chilean Marraquetas Bread

Light and crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside — these iconic Chilean rolls are the heart of every good breakfast table 🇨🇱✨

⏱️ Time Breakdown:

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 6 rolls
Category: Bread
Method: Bake

📝 Ingredients List:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 ⅔ cups cold water
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
2 ½ teaspoons salt
Vegetable oil spray
Semolina or cornmeal (for dusting)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

In a large bowl or mixer, combine both flours, salt, brown sugar, and yeast. Add cold water and mix until a dough forms.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic 💪.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Knead gently, form into a ball, and let rise again in the bowl for 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape into balls, spray lightly with oil, and place inside a Ziploc bag. Rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare baking sheets with parchment, spray with oil, and dust with semolina or cornmeal.
Shape each ball into an oblong and press with the handle of a spoon to form the classic Marraqueta cross pattern.
Place shaped dough on prepared sheets, cover loosely, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, let rest at room temp for 1 hour. Remove from bag 15 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside. Place an empty pie pan on the oven floor.
Add 1 cup hot water to the pie pan to create steam. Bake Marraquetas on the stone (with parchment). Mist oven walls with water twice within first 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to 450°F (230°C) after 3 minutes. Bake for 10 more minutes, then rotate pan and bake another 10 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Turn off oven and let loaves sit inside 5–10 more minutes. Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before serving 🥖.

💡 Pro Tips:

Overnight Rise: Refrigerating the shaped dough improves texture and flavor.
Make Ahead: Dough can be shaped and chilled up to 24 hours in advance.
Serving Idea: Best served warm with butter or avocado and tomato (a classic Chilean combo!).
Storage: Keep in a paper bag for up to 2 days, or freeze once cooled and reheat in the oven.

📊 Nutrition Info Table:

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 roll	210	6g	39g	2g	2g	1g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.