Recipe: Crusty Cuban Bread (for bread machine)

CRUSTY CUBAN BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

SMALL LOAF:
3/4 cup water
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 cup (280 g) bread flour
1/2 tbsp yeast

MEDIUM LOAF:
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 cup bread flour
2 tbsps yeast

LARGE LOAF:
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tbsp yeast

Bake according to your machine's directions using French or Basic cycle.

This is a low rising bread due to the lack of oil and small amount of sugar.

Keep an eye on the dough and add a tablespoon or so of water if the dough looks dry or if the machine sounds like it's struggling.