PAN DE MUERTOS (MEXICAN BREAD OF THE DEAD)
This is a version of the bread that is made for the November 2 celebration known as the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico. You can also mold the bread into different shapes like angels and animals.
Provided by Althea
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the milk and the butter together in a medium saucepan, until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and add them warm water. The mixture should be around 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
- In a large bowl combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast, salt, anise seed and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Beat in the warm milk mixture then add the eggs and orange zest and beat until well combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour and continue adding more flour until the dough is soft.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. This will take about 1 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down and shape it into a large round loaf with a round knob on top. Place dough onto a baking sheet, loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until just about doubled in size.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven let cool slightly then brush with glaze.
- To make glaze: In a small saucepan combine the 1/4 cup sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 2 minutes. Brush over top of bread while still warm. Sprinkle glazed bread with white sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 155.6 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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MD Bashah
[email protected]This bread is delicious! The anise flavor is subtle and the bread is soft and fluffy.
safdar danish
[email protected]Pan de Muertos is one of my favorite breads. It's so flavorful and festive. I always make it for Dia de los Muertos.
Ridhi Jha
[email protected]I tried this recipe for Pan de Muertos and it was a disaster. The bread was dense and dry, and the anise flavor was overpowering. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Audrey Tyner
[email protected]This Pan de Muertos recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just right. I love serving it with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.