EL PAN DE MUERTO
In celebration of Mexico's Day of the Dead, this bread is often shaped into skulls or round loaves with strips of dough rolled out and attached to resemble bones.
Provided by j2359591
Categories Breads
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium flame, heat the butter, milk and water until very warm but not boiling.
- Meanwhile, measure out 1-1/2 cups flour and set the rest aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, salt, anise seed and sugar.
- Beat in the warm liquid until well combined.
- Add the eggs and beat in another 1 cup of flour.
- Continue adding more flour until dough is soft but not sticky.
- Knead on lightly floured board for ten minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a bowl and place dough in it, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Punch the dough down and shape into loaves resembling skulls, skeletons or round loaves with"bones" placed ornamentally around the top.
- Let these loaves rise for 1 hour.
- Bake in a preheated 350 F degree oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and paint on glaze.
- Glaze: Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then apply to bread with a pastry brush.
- If desired, sprinkle on colored sugar while glaze is still damp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3957.3, Fat 124, SaturatedFat 68.5, Cholesterol 1005.1, Sodium 3506.2, Carbohydrate 604.9, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 109.2, Protein 102.3
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Tonya Hinton
[email protected]I love this pan de muerto recipe. It's the perfect bread for a special occasion.
AB IR
[email protected]This is a great pan de muerto recipe. It's easy to make and the bread is delicious.
Stan Davis
[email protected]This pan de muerto is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.
Mostakim Raj
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this pan de muerto recipe. It's the perfect bread for Dia de los Muertos.
William Azulay
[email protected]This is a great recipe for pan de muerto. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Robert Beyond
[email protected]I made this pan de muerto for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Qadeer Ajmal
[email protected]This is the best pan de muerto recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so moist and flavorful.
Ishmatu Bangura
[email protected]I love this pan de muerto recipe. It's the perfect bread for a special occasion.
Maureen Chidimma
[email protected]This is a great pan de muerto recipe. It's easy to make and the bread is delicious.
Eshal khan
[email protected]This pan de muerto is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.
Suraiyaakter
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this pan de muerto recipe. It's the perfect bread to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
Teresa Riley
[email protected]This is the perfect pan de muerto recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Alaibi Bosin
[email protected]I made this pan de muerto for my family and they loved it! It's a delicious and festive bread.
Ifeanyi Chukwu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for pan de muerto. The bread is light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just right.
Emmax Leo
[email protected]I've made this pan de muerto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Laxmi Prajapati
[email protected]This is the best pan de muerto I've ever had! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Ranjith Ranjith
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this pan de muerto is an exception. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the orange zest and anise flavor.
david trill
[email protected]I made this pan de muerto for a Dia de los Muertos party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a beautiful bread, and it tastes even better than it looks.
RABBI AHAMED REDOY
[email protected]This pan de muerto recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The bread is light and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.