Bolillo
Basics$ 4.36 / kgApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Bolillo - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (basics). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Canada or online via Amazon Canada. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Bolillo, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Molletes, Mole Poblano and Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using bolillo
Molletes
Mole Poblano
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Drowned Sandwiches (Tortas Ahogadas)
Tamale Sandwich
Caballeros Pobres (Mexican French Toast with Piloncillo Syrup)
Guacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)
Molletes with Chorizo
Lonches de Guadalajara (Guadalajara Pork Sandwiches)
Capirotada de Leche (Milk Bread Pudding)
Torta de Tamal (Mexico City Tamale Sandwich)
Chorizo Molletes with Pico de Gallo
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Bolillo?
Bolillo is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Molletes and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Bolillo in Canada?
You can buy Bolillo online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.