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Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is a type of sweet bread that is popular in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. It typically has a slightly sweet dough with various fillings or toppings such as sugar, icing, fruits, nuts, or cream. It’s a delicious treat that is often enjoyed with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Topping of choice: sugar, icing, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast with warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the sugar, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into your desired Pan dulce shapes.
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add your choice of toppings to the Pan dulce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the Pan dulce cool before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 745kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 123g (41%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mg (42%)Sodium: 341mg (15%)Potassium: 233mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 641IU (13%)Vitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 75mg (8%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
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