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Mexican bollilo roll bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 318 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 54 g 19%
- Fat 5.8 g 7%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 3.6 g —
- Sodium 506 mg 22%
- Cholesterol 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 10.9 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.68 mg 57%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.52 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 127 µg 32%
- Vitamin B12 0.13 µg 5%
- Choline 14.3 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 41 mg 3%
- Iron 3.9 mg 22%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 111 mg 9%
- Potassium 131 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.88 mg 8%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.68 mg 30%
- Selenium 38.8 µg 71%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 318 | 11 g | 54 g | 5.8 g |
| 1 × piece | 98 g | 312 | 10 g | 53 g | 5.7 g |
| 2 × piece | 196 g | 623 | 21 g | 105 g | 11 g |
| ½ × piece | 49 g | 156 | 5.2 g | 26 g | 2.8 g |
| 3 × piece | 294 g | 935 | 31 g | 158 g | 17 g |
| 4 × piece | 392 g | 1247 | 42 g | 210 g | 23 g |
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Questions about Mexican bollilo roll bread
What is a bolillo roll, and how is it different from a French roll?
A bolillo is an oval, crusty Mexican wheat roll, often shaped with a little split along the top. A French roll is usually softer inside and has more fibre per 100 g: 3.2 g, compared with 2.2 g in a bolillo.
How do you warm up a bolillo without making it hard?
Lightly dampen the crust with water and heat the roll in a 180°C oven for about 5 minutes. Eat it soon after warming, as the crust can turn tough as it cools.
What can you make with bolillo rolls?
Split one lengthways for a torta, a filled sandwich, or top the halves with refried beans and cheese for molletes. Stale bolillo is also used in capirotada, a bread pudding often made with fruit, nuts and spiced syrup.
How should you store bolillo rolls?
Keep them in a paper bag or bread bin at room temperature and eat them within a day or two, while the crust is still good. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed bag; thaw at room temperature, then crisp them in the oven.
Can you freeze bolillo rolls?
Yes. Freeze them as soon as possible in a well-sealed bag, ideally with the rolls separated so you can take out one at a time. Thaw at room temperature and warm in a 180°C oven for about 5 minutes.
What can you use instead of a bolillo for a torta?
A crusty French roll is a close substitute: it holds fillings well and has a similarly firm crust. A soft sandwich roll works too, but is more likely to compress under juicy fillings.
How do you choose a good bolillo roll?
Choose one with a golden, crisp crust and a light feel for its size; avoid rolls that feel damp or very dense. If you want to make a torta, look for an oval roll that is easy to split lengthways.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174078 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
