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Tortas Al Albañil
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Tortas Al Abañil
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Tortas Al Albañil

Jorge Reyes
Jorge Reyes @Elpicacho42
Skokie Illinois

This is a popular sandwich from Mexico, originally from the state of Aguascalientes. It's the favorite sandwich of construction workers because it's relatively easy to make.

This is a popular sandwich from Mexico, originally from the state of Aguascalientes. It's the favorite sandwich of construction workers because it's relatively easy to make.

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Tortas Al Albañil

Jorge Reyes
Jorge Reyes @Elpicacho42
Skokie Illinois

This is a popular sandwich from Mexico, originally from the state of Aguascalientes. It's the favorite sandwich of construction workers because it's relatively easy to make.

This is a popular sandwich from Mexico, originally from the state of Aguascalientes. It's the favorite sandwich of construction workers because it's relatively easy to make.

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Ingredients

2 hours 30 minutes
Serves 4.
  • 4bolillos (Mexican sandwich rolls)
  • 2.2 lbsham (about 1 kilogram)
  • 2.2 lbsMexican-style sour cream (about 1 kilogram)
  • 1 canpickled jalapeño peppers, 7 oz
  • 2 1/2 cupsbread flour (about 315 grams)
  • 1 cupwarm water (about 240 ml)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonssugar
  • 1 tablespoonactive dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoonsalt
  • Bolillo preparation
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2 hours 30 minutes
  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the bolillos: flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and warm water. Mix well until fully incorporated. Let the dough rest for 1 hour.

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    A picture of step 1 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  2. 2

    After the dough has rested for 1 hour or has doubled in size, shape the bolillos.

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    A picture of step 2 of Tortas Al Albañil.
    A picture of step 2 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  3. 3

    Divide the dough into four equal parts and roll each piece by hand to form the rolls.

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    A picture of step 3 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  4. 4

    Place the rolls on a baking sheet lightly greased with vegetable shortening to prevent sticking. Sprinkle generously with flour and let them rest for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

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    A picture of step 4 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a sharp knife to make a slit on top of each roll, then bake the bolillos at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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    A picture of step 5 of Tortas Al Albañil.
    A picture of step 5 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  6. 6

    Once baked, cut off the tip of each roll and remove some of the soft bread inside. Fill each roll with 2 to 3 tablespoons of sour cream until evenly coated, then add the ham and finally the pickled jalapeños.

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    A picture of step 6 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  7. 7

    Add the sour cream, ham, and pickled jalapeños.

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    A picture of step 7 of Tortas Al Albañil.
    A picture of step 7 of Tortas Al Albañil.
  8. 8

    If you buy the bolillos already made, the preparation should take no more than 5 minutes. Enjoy!

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Jorge Reyes @Elpicacho42
Published in the US on August 12, 2025 16:41
Skokie Illinois
I enjoy cooking different kinds of dishes; I consider this as one of my favorite pastimes. Disfruto cocinar diferentes guisos ; y considero este uno de mis pasatiempos favorito.
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Jalapeño Ham Pickle

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