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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Sabrina Ruiz
[email protected]I used a sourdough starter to make this bread and it turned out amazing! The bread was tangy and flavorful, and it had a great crust.
Fire Blades
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The bread was still delicious and I would definitely make it again.
suad shekh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
OMAR RUSSELL
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The bread was beautiful and delicious, and it was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Mukasa Joseph
[email protected]This is the best Pan de Muertos recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
Thamae Moeketsi
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect bread for any occasion, and it's especially delicious when served warm with butter and honey.
G Ggfdsee
[email protected]I made this bread in a bread machine and it turned out great! I used the dough setting and then baked the bread in the oven. The bread was soft and fluffy, and it had a beautiful crust.
Amar Nagoggo
[email protected]I used a sourdough starter to make this bread and it turned out amazing! The bread was tangy and flavorful, and it had a great crust.
Dele Festus
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The bread was still delicious and I would definitely make it again.
Umaimah Umair
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Keda Kedo
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The bread was beautiful and delicious, and it was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Numan Qadar
[email protected]This is the best Pan de Muertos recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
Lok Nik
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect bread for any occasion, and it's especially delicious when served warm with butter and honey.
Abena Jailoss
[email protected]I made this bread in a bread machine and it turned out great! I used the dough setting and then baked the bread in the oven. The bread was soft and fluffy, and it had a beautiful crust.
William Kemp
[email protected]I used a sourdough starter to make this bread and it turned out amazing! The bread was tangy and flavorful, and it had a great crust.
malik moazan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The bread was still delicious and I would definitely make it again.
naveed bajwah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect! I used a combination of all-purpose flour and bread flour, and the bread had a great texture. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Bailey Neitzke
[email protected]I made this bread for Dia de los Muertos and it was a huge hit! The bread was beautiful and delicious, and it was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Tamim Howlader
[email protected]This Pan de Muertos recipe was absolutely delicious! The bread was soft and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor. I loved the addition of the orange zest and anise seeds, which gave the bread a unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making