Description
This Mexican Sweet Bread recipe will bring the flavors of traditional pan dulce right to your kitchen. These sweet, fluffy bread rolls are topped with a sugary shell-like topping and are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: food coloring or cocoa powder for decoration
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Add the yeast mixture and gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise the dough: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare topping: Cream together powdered sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla until a thick paste forms.
- Shape and decorate: Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls, flatten slightly, apply topping, and score patterns.
- Final rise and bake: Let the shaped breads rise again, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool the breads on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can flavor the topping with cocoa powder for a chocolate version or add food coloring for a festive look.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
