Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/256967/Chef-Johns-Cuban-Bread/

Being Cuban American this makes me so happy. Dipping it in café con leche for breakfast is everything.

CHEF JOHN, I'M CUBAN AND ACTUALLY THIS ISN'T HOW YOU-- Nah, I'm just kidding, this recipe rules. Been wanting a Cubano recipe for a while, so definitely looking forward to the next vid!!

I love this guy "lemme give a sneak preview... Ok, That's enough!" never change, Chef John. Never change!

I can't WAIT to see Chef John's Cuban Sandwich video. I heard it was so authentic that Trump wants to deport it!

omg, Chef John...you always make me giggle with your throw away humor. And I have to say, that is one of most perfect kneads I have ever seen on KZfaq. I recently found your channel and think you are terrific. The videos are like sitting in your kitchen, watching you cook. Thank you so much for your time and talent and sharing this information!! From a Grammy who can always learn something.

There are many great and skilled chefs on KZfaq, but Chef John is the best of them all. There is nobody quite as good as Chef John. Literary none of them make video recipes as detailed, easy to follow, fabulous, entertaining, and funny as Chef John! Keep it up Chef John!

I left Miami about 30 years ago. Thanks, now I'm craving a medianoche. Won't be able to try this for a couple of days when I have time. Perfect.

I'm lucky to have a Cuban bakery near me, and their cubano sandwich is MASSIVE and delicious.

Chef John I came here yesterday to make bread today 😁

We have the yummiest Cuban bread here in Miami 😄❤

this is the best cooking show of all time

Whole video was excellent. That sneak peak made me exclaim " Gawd!!! " immediately. Can't wait till the follow up video!

love your channel. hands down the best cooking channel on KZfaq, with no daytime tv-esque gimmicks. I can't wait for that Cubano.

I love all of your videos and your narrating, it makes me smile no matter my mood

I'm an native Floridian (5th gen), born and raised in Tampa and THAT is exactly how it's done. Well done, Chef John.

long time i search for a good recipie for cuban bread , and now finaly i have it thank you food wishes !! good job like always !!

Cuban breaddd 🙌🏽 I'm not Cuban, I just really love bread

You are without a doubt my favourite KZfaq personality!

It really is the same as the ones they sell in PR. Always buy it for sandwiches yet it doesn't always last longer than the five minute drive to buy it. Haha. I'll definitely try this one non-lazy day. Thank you for sharing!

Just checking in. As per my comment last night, I was already actively planning on making cubans today, but with rye bread. After seeing this video, those plans were changed to use this bread recipe. Well, the deed is done, and dare I say this is one of the best cubans I've ever had. I absolutely love the crunch this bread developed. Far, far more than any other bread I've ever tried. Maybe that's the lard factor? You know I didn't skip out on that! A++, Chef; thanks for the recipe!

wow, that smelled really good when it came out of the oven! Thanks for sharing. wish I could have really smelled it instead of just imagining it.

As a Florida boy, I can't wait to see your take on Cuban sandwiches! The bread already looks amazing! :)

Holy moly I'm salivating just from the sneak peak! I am NOT going to miss that video!

best chef on youtube. hands down.

it's nice that now we are allowed to make and eat cuban bread

PHILIPPINES FOOD WISHES!!!! Crispy pata, sisig, bibingka and buko pie are all amazing

so stoked for the cubano video!!!! Its easily in my top 3 sandwhiches. its just perfect in every way.

That looks so good i love cuban bread 🇨🇺

I think it's awesome that we can enjoy these recipes again now that the US and Cuba have restored diplomatic relations.

Reminds me of 'Pan de Agua' from Puerto Rico. Looking forward to the pork filled deliciousness on those sammiches :)

Looks good! I hope to travel to Cuba someday to try some authentic Cuban bread in person!

You are so awesome! Thanks for the techniques that I have missed when making bread! I'm going to try them now!!!

I've had one to many unrisen (is that a word?) bowls of dough because I didn't test my yeast. I'm with the chef, I always proof my yeast now.

Chef John! I Love you, and butter.

That sandwich peek was very teasing. Of course, I can't wait for your next video!

That looks amazing! I might have to try baking up a couple loaves of this for gifts.

These loaves look beautiful!

I've just died and entered heaven ! ♡ THANK YOU CHEF ♡

where has this channel been all my life!!!!!!

I've been using French bread for my Cuban sandwiches I hope I haven't caused an international incident.

Should have said "the Jean-Luc Picard of when to use lard"

aww yiss! Cubano is my fav sandwich, can't wait!

Real Cuban uses LARD! Accept no substitutes!

Thanks Chef! Our family loves Cuban sandwiches! This is definitely on my list to make and invite the family over. Can't wait for the sandwich video!

If only you could make your next receipt A media noche or A ropa vieja sandwich Then I'd make this bread for sure

I hate when people put "recipe" in the video description but don't give any measurements,which is a RECIPE.

I've made Cuban Bread and didn't even know it! Yay for experimenting!

That Cubano preview, oh man. You got me right at lunchtime, Chef, and now I want a ham sandwich.

I love the way you talk lol everything you say sounds so nonchalant and cheery

Great video as always Chef John! ^^ My family loves your tikka masala recipe :D

Just made this after following your recipe, so good!

Chef John, I have a food wish! Could you make some more one-pot recipes or anything else relatively cheap and easy? Thanks! 💕

Pan de Manteca!!!! Cuban LIFE!

Cool it is a one day(plus) fermented starter. Looking forward to the Cuban sandwich yum!

hey can i use bacon fat instead of lard or are the smoke and salt goung to mess up my life?

Chef John, speaking of lard, how do you feel about sandwiches with pork lard, bacon bits, and caramelized onions? Did your polish grandmother ever make that?

I love this man. I have learned so much. Thank you so much Chef John.

My dad is Cuban and we still make Cuban Sandwiches every Christmas. Truth be told, when we make the sandwiches we just buy french bread from the supermarket because it's basically the same. I'll have to give this a whirl.

That is a great looking bread recipe. I don't even think bakeries in my city have that type of bread.

Mucho gracias, Chef Juan! I just happen to have 125 g of "saindoux", French for lard. It's been in the fridge for awhile. I hope it's not rancid.

Dear Chef John, Thank you for sharing this recipe. I was wondering if you have the steps for the sweet Cuban bread used for Cuban Medianoche (Midnight Sandwiches). I would appreciate this greatly!

Now I want a cuban sandwich! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Chef could you use shorting if you do not have lard? It can be hard to find even at walmart where I live

Hey chef John! Avid viewer here. I've been craving a good chile relleno. Would love to see your take on that yummy southwest classic.

As a cuban, cuban bread is the BEST!

yes! I've been waiting for this forever!!

John, For viewers not using a chevron baking pan may require a longer bake time

Looks amazing! I will give this recipe a try :) Shame that we didn't have crust sound test.

I love you chef john! "just as a friend/chef though, sorry"

I'm currently hunting for a condo or a small home as my current studio has no oven in it - just a stove top and my slow-cooker. When I finally get an oven, this will likely be the first thing I cook.

I've made a lot of breads, but never Cuban. I've got to try it.

possibly silly question, but, Chef John, could I use some of the bacon fat that I keep in a mason jar, next to the stove?

Hi John! This bread looks good. I've never had Cuban sandwich. Looking forward to that 😊

Interesting recipe John. I'd slather that puppy in rare roast beef and horseradish mayo, some crunchy pickles and sweet roasted red peppers. Looks awesome as always chef. ☺

Chef John's comedy show ... love it!

You are the Mark Cuban of your cuban bread!

What impact does the two stage yeast technique have on the final product. How would it be different if you just put all the yeast in the dough at once and skipped making the starter the night before?

This is an especially great video.. I can't wait to see the sandwich 🍞

l love Cuban sandwiches! BTW nice hands;)

you are the ray romano of your cubano

I'm using chicken schmatlz when I make this. It looks like a good substitute for the Italian sub rolls from the New Jersey sub shops. My dad is missing them and I'm trying to replicate it. Nothing has come close yet. starting the sponge today! Woohoo!

Chef, this sounds so good!! AND, I just happen to have some beautiful Fatty Ham in the freezer for this.

Thank you for such a beautiful bread recipe! Why must we put corn meal on the sheet pan? Does the corn meal help to prevent sticking, is it pretty to look at, is there a mystery reason for it? o.O

You are the Paul Reubens, of the bread for your Cubans.

I want a brioche or Texas toast recipe!

was watching your Tiramisu recipe when the notification for thisvideo poped up!

PLEASE MAKE Jamaican rice and peas PLEASE!!!!

You have my interest Chef John, as I come from the land of cuban sandwiches... that being Florida. Can't wait to see the next episode.

Is this ok replacing lard with butter or vege oil?

I've noticed that some dry active yeast products impart onto the bread a very harsh, almost metallic taste. From the medium the yeast is suspended. Any thoughts on reducing that harsh flavor?

You are awesome John!!!

John Favreau will be highly anticipating these Cuban sandwiches

Looks great..The Pork Lard is at Safeway in the cooking oil area.

What a beautiful thing! 😊

Hi Chef John! I used to get a bread loaf that looked JUST like this from the local supermarket, but the inside was more stiff and heavy, with big air pockets, unlike the rather spongy soft texture that your loaf has. Would longer rise time make it heavier, or is it a matter of aging the starter or usingf less or more yeast or something?

hey that's pretty good

The mighty God of dough has come down from brioche heaven to kiss this loaf

Hola chef John have you tried ropa vieja? that bread looks delish

looking forward to the next video!