PAN DE MUERTO (MEXICAN BREAD OF THE DEAD)

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This recipe is from "The Rustic Table" by Constance Snow. This is my favorite Pan de Muerto recipe because of the nice orangey flavor.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Breads

Time 6h35m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
1 orange, zest of, grated
5 large eggs
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
butter, for greasing pans
3 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
yellow or orange colored crystal sugar, crystals or candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • For the Bread:.
  • Pour warm water into a 1 quart bowl and sprinkle yeast over water. Set aside in a warm place that is free of draft until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup of flour to make a sponge. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until the sponge doubles in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Scrape the sponge into the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat in anise seeds, orange zest, butter, orange liqueur, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour. Beat the batter on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add, one 1/4 cup at a time, the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour until it forms a very soft dough that cleans the side of the bowl.
  • Knead with hook for 4 minutes (dough will be smooth and very soft, but it should not be sticky, if needed add more flour by the tablespoon to preventing sticking). Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth and set aside to rise in a warm place free of draft until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hour.
  • Grease 2 8-inches round cake pans. Gently deflate dough and divide in half, (dough will be very soft). Carefully transfer each half to a greased cake pan, turning the edges under to smooth the top as best you can. Cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap, then with damp cloths and let stand in a warm place until dough rises to the top of pan, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake bread until hollow when thumped, about 35 to 40 minutes. Immediately remove the loaves from pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For Glaze:.
  • Stir everything together until smooth, add more orange juice if necessary to reach spread consistency.
  • Spread glaze over cooled loaves and sprinkle with toppings.

Abiodun Olatunji
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This Pan de Muerto was absolutely delicious! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the sugar glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my next Dia de los Muertos celebration.


azmal hossen
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this Pan de Muerto was surprisingly good. The bread was light and fluffy, and the sugar glaze added just the right amount of sweetness. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive bread


Bkking 011
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This Pan de Muerto was a huge hit at my Dia de los Muertos party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


News Dhalkewar
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This Pan de Muerto was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The flavor was great, and the sugar glaze added a nice sweetness. I think I'll try making it again with a little less flour next time.


Peter Gabonewe
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This Pan de Muerto was absolutely delicious! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the sugar glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my next Dia de los Muertos celebration.


Terrence Farrell
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this Pan de Muerto was surprisingly good. The bread was light and fluffy, and the sugar glaze added just the right amount of sweetness. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive bread


Subtain Awan
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This Pan de Muerto was a huge hit at my Dia de los Muertos party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Simpal Raj
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This Pan de Muerto was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The flavor was great, and the sugar glaze added a nice sweetness. I think I'll try making it again with a little less flour next time.


brian howell
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This Pan de Muerto was absolutely delicious! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the sugar glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my next Dia de los Muertos celebration.


Abubakkar Tariq
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this Pan de Muerto was surprisingly good. The bread was light and fluffy, and the sugar glaze added just the right amount of sweetness. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive bread


umeh joseph
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This Pan de Muerto was a huge hit at my Dia de los Muertos party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Md Masraful Rana
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I was really excited to try this Pan de Muerto recipe, but it didn't turn out quite as well as I hoped. The bread was a bit dry, and the sugar glaze was too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mhd Ibrahim
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This Pan de Muerto was absolutely delicious! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the sugar glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my next Dia de los Muertos celebration.


Oluwa Kayode
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This Pan de Muerto was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The flavor was great, and the sugar glaze added a nice sweetness. I think I'll try making it again with a little less flour next time.


EMS Susanoo
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I've made this Pan de Muerto recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The bread is always moist and flavorful, and the sugar glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Anesu Bandarasi
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This was my first time making Pan de Muerto, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The dough was easy to work with, and the bread baked up beautifully. I was especially impressed with the sugar glaze, which added a nice crunch to the cr


Rayan Hussein
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this Pan de Muerto was a pleasant surprise. The orange and anise flavors were subtle but noticeable, and the bread itself was light and fluffy. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a un


Rur7r Gzxjd7
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This Pan de Muerto recipe is a keeper! It turned out so moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again for our next Dia de los Muertos celebration.