PAN DE MUERTO
Provided by Krystina Castella
Categories Cake Bake Vegetarian Fall Advance Prep Required
Yield Makes 6 to 8 individual-serving cakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To Make the Starter:
- Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the water and eggs and beat for about 5 minutes. Place the dough in a buttered bowl and allow it to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- To Make the Dough:
- When the starter has risen, give it a light blow to deflate it, and then break it into pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, butter, and orange zest. Beat in the flour and the eight egg yolks. Slowly mix in the water until the dough is slightly sticky but smooth. Add additional water or flour if needed.
- Lightly knead the dough on a floured work surface, then form it into a round dome. Butter and flour a mixing bowl and place the dough in it, cover, and let sit in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- To Shape:
- When the dough has risen, punch it down. Set aside one-quarter of the dough. Mound the remaining dough on a floured work surface. Press fist-size balls of dough into 6-inch rounds. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Count the number of dough rounds you have prepared, and divide the reserved dough into that number of parts. Shape each part into two bone-shaped logs, each roughly 7 inches long, pinching in the center so that the ends are wider than the middles. Set on a baking sheet and let rise until the cakes are done rising.
- When the dough has risen, set two bones on top of each round, intersecting in the middle to form a crossbones. Brush the cakes with the beaten egg yolks.
- To Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter two baking sheets. Transfer the cakes to the sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cakes are golden and springy. Open the oven door and let sit for 5 minutes.
- To Serve:
- Remove the cakes from the oven. Brush the surface of each one with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Let cool before serving.
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Sofiul Alom
[email protected]I can't wait to try this Pan de Muerto recipe! It looks delicious.
Omar Elbadry
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto recipe is a 5-star recipe! It's the best Pan de Muerto I've ever had.
Rakib Ali
[email protected]I'm giving this Pan de Muerto recipe 4 stars. It's a good recipe, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.
Presley Hubbs
[email protected]Overall, this Pan de Muerto recipe is a good one. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
LAL ZAMAN
[email protected]This is the worst Pan de Muerto recipe I've ever tried. It's dry, tasteless, and a waste of time.
Wells David
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto recipe is too complicated. I think I'll try a different one next time.
Raghubbir Yadav
[email protected]The Pan de Muerto didn't rise as much as I thought it would. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
MeNa RaJpOt
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto is a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more milk next time.
Anneke van zyl
[email protected]I love the orange zest in this Pan de Muerto recipe. It gives the bread a really nice flavor.
Dinesh Mallah
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto is the perfect bread for a fall day. It's warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness.
amar rajbanshi
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this Pan de Muerto without any problems. It turned out great!
Stormy Pierce
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bread is absolutely delicious.
Mary Allicock
[email protected]I made this Pan de Muerto for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
fakhra naeem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the Pan de Muerto came out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful.
Lesedi K Modipa
[email protected]This is the best Pan de Muerto recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Ashrafulislam Jihadi
[email protected]I've made this Pan de Muerto recipe several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!
Sana soomro Sana soomro
[email protected]This Pan de Muerto recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The bread is light and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.