Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)

Name: Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 🥛 ¼ cup milk; 🧈 ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 🧂 ¼ cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons anise seed; 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt; 🥚 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 🧂 ¼ cup white sugar; ¼ cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 🧂 2 tablespoons white sugar

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105 Min
12 Servings
$8

Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)

Cost $8, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookGo

105 Min
12 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Bread
- 🥛 ¼ cup milk
- 🧈 ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons anise seed
- 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
- 🥚 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Glaze
- 🧂 ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 🧂 2 tablespoons white sugar

STEPS

Gather the ingredients.

To make the bread: Heat milk and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat and add warm water.

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, anise seed, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Beat in warm milk mixture, then add eggs and orange zest; beat until well combined.

Stir in 1/2 cup flour and continue adding more flour until dough is soft.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place into a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours.

Punch dough down and shape into a large round loaf with a round knob on top. Place dough onto a baking sheet; loosely cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly before glazing.

To make the glaze: Combine sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Brush glaze over top of warm bread and sprinkle with sugar.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

208

Calories

5g
Protein
36g
Carbs
5g
Fats

💡 Tips

Make sure the water temperature is accurate at 110 degrees F to activate the yeast properly.You can experiment with other flavors by adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the bread.For a more decorative presentation, shape the dough into traditional Day of the Dead designs.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.