Pan De Muertos (Mexican Bread Of The Dead)
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Recipe Summary 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.Ingredients | Pan De Higo Carrefour¼ cup margarine¼ cup milk¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)3 cups all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons anise seed¼ cup white sugar2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons orange zest¼ cup white sugar¼ cup orange juice1 tablespoon orange zest2 tablespoons white sugarDirectionsHeat 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.You may substitute 1/2 teaspoon anise extract for the anise seeds.Info | Pan De Higo CarrefourServings: 12 Yield: 1 large round loaf
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