Mollete facts for kids
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| Type | Bread |
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| Place of origin |  Spain |
A mollete is a yummy type of bread from Spain. It can also be a tasty open-faced sandwich with beans and cheese from Mexico. It's a simple, delicious meal or snack enjoyed in different ways.
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Molletes in Spain
In Spain, a mollete is a soft, round, white flatbread. It comes from the sunny Andalusia region in southern Spain.
People usually toast it lightly. They might add olive oil and raw garlic. Sometimes, they spread it with a special red lard called manteca colorá. This is a popular part of an Andalusian breakfast. The most famous molletes come from places like Antequera and Málaga.
Molletes in Mexico
In Mexico, a mollete is a type of open-faced sandwich. It started in Mexico City. It uses a bread called bolillo. The bolillo is cut in half lengthwise and partly hollowed out.
It is then filled with refried beans. After that, it's topped with cheese and slices of spicy jalapeño or serrano peppers. The mollete is then grilled in an oven until the cheese melts. The refried beans are often made from "pinto beans."
Types of Cheese
People use different kinds of cheese for Mexican molletes.
- Queso ranchero is like Parmesan, but not aged as long.
- Asadero is a creamy cheese, similar to provolone.
- Queso menonita is a lot like Havarti.
Toppings and Variations
In southern Mexico, molletes can be served with salsa or pico de gallo. You can also add other toppings like sliced ham, chorizo, bacon, or mushrooms.
There is also a sweet version of the mollete. This one uses a buttered bolillo sprinkled with sugar or honey. It is then broiled until it becomes crisp.
Molletes for Breakfast
Molletes are often eaten as a simple and inexpensive breakfast. They are quick to make and can be very filling.
See also
In Spanish: Mollete para niños
