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Hallullas Chilean Bread

Published: Apr 24, 2023 · Modified: Mar 18, 2025 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Hallulla is a type of bread that is very popular in Chile. It is a round, flat bread with a soft texture and a slightly sweet flavor. Hallulla is commonly enjoyed as a staple in Chilean households and is one of the two most popular breads bought at bakeries.

Hallullas Chilean Bread

In Chile, families buy Marraquetas or Hallullas as bread to enjoy at home. They are like our tortillas. We have to have them. If you are looking for a project, Hallullas are much easier to do at home than Marraquetas.

Hallullas are best served warmly from the oven or toaster as a sandwich with butter, ham, and cheese or an open sandwich with avocado or butter and jam.

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Chilean Hallullas recipe

Hallullas Chilean Bread

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  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16
  • Category: Savory
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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Description

A delicious yeasted Chilean bread.


Ingredients

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  • 500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 275-290 ml of warm water
  • 1 packet of yeast (7 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
  • 50 grams of vegetable shortening or butter at room temperature
  • milk to brush

Instructions

  1.  Mix the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar and start adding water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes with the bread machine or mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
    Ingredients for hallullas mixing the dough Adding water to forma dough
  2.  Add the butter or shortening, mix until fully incorporated in the dough, knead 10 minutes more with the machine, or 20 minutes by hand until the dough is soft and smooth. Let stand covered for 10 minutes.
    Initial doughadding butter incorporating the butter final dough for hallullas
  3.  Extend the dough over a floured counter until it reaches a thickness of 1 cm, fold in half and stretch again. Repeat the stretch and fold steps 4 times in total. Sprinkle with flour if necessary.
    Rolled dough folding the dough
  4.  Re-roll the dough until 12-15 mm thick, cut with a 10 cm round cookie cutter or a glass. Place on a greased baking sheet or over parchment paper.
    Cutting the hallullas rest-time
  5.  Let rise in a warm place for 1 ½ hour or until double in size.
  6.  Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.
  7.  Stab a couple of times with a fork and brush with milk.
  8.  Bake until golden, about 14-16 minutes.
  9.  Remove, let cool on a wire rack, and enjoy.
    Hallullas Chilean Bread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 149
  • Sugar: 1.1 g
  • Sodium: 182.8 mg
  • Fat: 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25.1 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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Here are some key characteristics and information about hallulla:

  • Shape and Appearance: Hallulla is typically round, and it's flat in form, often resembling a thick, circular disc. It is usually around 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) in diameter and has multiple small holes in the top.
  • Texture: Hallulla has a soft and tender crumb and is not too dense. This makes it great for spreading butter, jam, or other toppings after opening it.
  • Flavor: The bread has a mildly sweet taste, which sets it apart from other types and makes it a versatile choice for sweet and savory applications.
  • Ingredients: The essential ingredients for hallulla include flour, water, sugar, salt, yeast, and sometimes some oil or butter (hallulla Especial). It's typically made with white wheat flour, contributing to its soft texture and sweet flavor.
  • Serve: Hallulla is commonly used for making sandwiches, particularly during Chilean tea time, known as "Onces." It's often served with butter, jam, cheese, ham, or avocado.
Hallullas at a bakery
Hallullas at a bakery
  • Cultural Significance: Hallulla is deeply ingrained in Chilean culture and is often enjoyed at various gatherings and celebrations. It's a symbol of Chilean cuisine and is cherished by people of all ages.
  • Availability: Hallulla can be found in most Chilean bakeries and supermarkets. It's also relatively easy to make at home for those who enjoy baking.

This recipe captures the flavor of the Hallulla. Enjoy!

You may also like the recipe: Marraqueta bread.

Hallullas

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  1. Cherri Munoz says

    November 04, 2024 at 8:03 pm

    I own your book. Using your Hallulla recipe, I improved on it. The improvement was using Lard instead of butter. Even my visiting Chilean family loves my Hallullas. Since I live in the USA, the only way to have Hallaus in the house is to make them. Thank you for the recipe. My Chilean Hubby of 50 years thanks you. I'm so glad to have found this website. Last night I made Empanadas de Pino. The bread part was WONDERFUL! and so easy to handle.

    We're going to Chile in January. Always fun!

    Cherri Munoz

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      November 05, 2024 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Cherri,

      Thanks for sharing your tips. Have fun in Chile!

      Reply
  2. Pilar says

    March 16, 2023 at 10:50 am

    Hola! Se podrá hacer con sal normal?

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      March 16, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      Si, usa 1 1/2 cucharadita de sal fina. Suerte.

      Reply
  3. Nelly says

    March 06, 2022 at 4:09 pm

    Me encanto encontrar tu página. Me gustaría saber cómo hacer pan amasado….
    Nelly
    California

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      March 07, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Acá lo encuentras https://www.chileanfoodandgarden.com/country-chilean-bread/
      Bienvenida!

      Reply
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