Bolillo (Mexican Bread Roll)
Bolillo, a Mexican white bread roll with a crispy crust and fluffy crumb, oval-shaped. The base of the Mexican torta, milanesa and pambazo. Split in half and filled with beans, avocado, meats and salsas.
Estimated retail price
~£5.99 / 4u
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Bolillo (Mexican Bread Roll), part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 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 with Bolillo (Mexican Bread Roll)
Street FoodMolletes
MolesMole Poblano
DessertsCapirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Street FoodDrowned Sandwiches (Tortas Ahogadas)
Street FoodTamale Sandwich
DessertsCaballeros Pobres (Mexican French Toast with Piloncillo Syrup)
Street FoodGuacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)
Street FoodMolletes with Chorizo
Street FoodLonches de Guadalajara (Guadalajara Pork Sandwiches)
DessertsCapirotada de Leche (Milk Bread Pudding)
Street FoodTorta de Tamal (Mexico City Tamale Sandwich)
Street FoodChorizo Molletes with Pico de Gallo
Sopas Y CaldosMexican Onion Soup with Pasilla Chilli
BreakfastBean Molletes with Pico de Gallo
Street FoodSonoran Hot Dog (Dogos)
Street FoodTorta Cubana
Street FoodTamal Sandwich with Atole
Street FoodRoast Pork Leg Sandwich Mexico City-Style
Street FoodChorizo Torta
BreakfastGreen Chorizo Molletes Toluca Style
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Bolillo (Mexican Bread Roll)?
Bolillo (Mexican Bread Roll) is used in more than 20 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.
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