How to make soft ham bread rolls | Venezuelan Cachitos

Discover the delicious taste of Venezuela with this step-by-step tutorial on how to make traditional Cachitos! These irresistible crescent-shaped bread rolls, filled with savory cooked ham and smoked bacon, are a beloved breakfast staple in Venezuelan cuisine. Learn how to make them from scratch and enjoy these warm, freshly baked treats any time of day.

In this video, you'll learn:
How to make the perfect soft and slightly sweet dough for Cachitos.
How to activate fresh yeast for optimal rise.
Tips for achieving a smooth and elastic dough texture.
How to prepare a flavorful filling of cooked ham and smoked bacon.
How to shape the crescent Cachito form.
How to properly proof and bake Cachitos to golden perfection.
How to brush the baked Cachitos with a buttery glaze for a glossy finish.

Ingredients for Venezuelan Cachitos (makes 16 large Cachitos):
240 ml / 1 cup milk
60 ml / 0.25 cups water
50 g / 0.3 cups granulated sugar
22 g fresh yeast (or 9 g active dry yeast)
600 - 650 g / 5 - 5.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs (room temperature)
½ tsp salt
100 g / 0.4 cups butter (unsalted)

For the filling:
400 g / 0.9 lbs cooked ham
100 g / 0.2 lbs smoked bacon

To brush:
1 egg mixed with 2 tbsp water
60 g / 0.3 cups butter (unsalted)

For best results, measure ingredients with a scale. All recipes are made with weighed ingredients using grams. Cup measurements are provided for your convenience.

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Enjoy your homemade, fresh cachitos!