Receta Mexican Bolillo (Torta) Oval Rolls

I have often quipped that my breed is a "Bavarian Chihuahua".

When I was much younger, my hair was a dark brown color. I have dark brown eyes (with flecks of green). In the summertime, my skin would turn a dark golden color -- hence, my Mexican heritage (from my father) was believable. Once my hair started to turn white, in my early twenties (and then gave up the expensive trips to my colorist) I most resemble my mother's Bavarian genetics. My fifteen years as an Esthetician has weaned me from the need to bake in the sun, slathered with baby oil and iodine-- now that I know about the high risk of skin cancer...and *cough* wrinkles. Now, I'm lighter-skinned, and proud of it. But, that's another story.

Though my mother…