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Pan de Muertos Recipe

A traditional Mexican bread made during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoon anise seed
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2.25 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of flour, yeast, and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining flour, sugar, salt, anise seed, orange zest, eggs, butter, milk, and water. Mix until well combined.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into a round loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Traditional
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