Birotes Salados are crusty delicious Mexican breads with a fascinating history that dates back to Napoleon and a unique sourdough starter fed with beer, lime juice, egg and more. Make the bread for healthy snacking and sandwiches of any sort, or go all out and use the birotes for traditional Guadalajaran drowned sandwiches (tortas ahogadas) which are filled with refried beans, fried pork (carnitas), and pickled onions and then soaked in a couple of salsas.
