Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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. Mixture should be around 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Punch dough down and shape into a large round loaf with a round knob on top. Place dough onto a baking sheet; loosely cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until just about doubled in size, about 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly before brushing with glaze.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'To make the glaze: Combine 1/4 cup sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 2 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Brush glaze over top of warm bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

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