Pan Amasado

Name: Pan Amasado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 7g dry yeast; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 250ml warm water

Pan Amasado (pahn ah-mah-SAH-doh)

Chilean Hand-Kneaded Bread

⏱ Prep Time 30 min + rising

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 212 kcal

Rustic, round, hand-kneaded bread baked on a griddle or in a wood-fired oven, with a crispy crust and soft, dense interior — Chile's daily bread.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl griddle or baking sheet cloth for rising

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bread basket with cloth

Garnishes: none

Accompaniments: butter, avocado, pebre, cheese

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
7g dry yeast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
250ml warm water

Instructions

1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 min until foamy.
2
Combine flour and salt. Make a well, add yeast mixture and oil.
3
Knead vigorously for 10 min until smooth and elastic.
4
Cover with a cloth and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
5
Punch down, divide into 8 portions. Shape into round, slightly flattened discs.
6
Cook on a hot griddle 8-10 min per side, or bake at 200C for 20 min until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

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Did You Know?

During "once" (Chilean tea time, around 5-7pm), fresh pan amasado with avocado, tomato, or cheese is the centerpiece of this meal that often replaces dinner.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
griddle or baking sheet
cloth for rising

Garnishing

none

Accompaniments

butter, avocado, pebre, cheese

The Story Behind Pan Amasado

Pan amasado is the bread of the Chilean countryside, kneaded by hand and traditionally baked in wood-fired clay ovens. Its dense, slightly chewy crumb and crispy crust make it the perfect vehicle for avocado, pebre, or butter. It is the soul of "once," Chile's cherished tea-time tradition.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, once (tea time), any meal 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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