Pan Dulce

Ingredients

• Colorful sprinkles - For decoration
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Confectioners' sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Eggs - 2
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons
• All - purpose flour - 4 cups

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round or oval shape.
8. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the pan dulce in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. While the pan dulce is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar and water in a small bowl until smooth.
11. Remove the pan dulce from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the top and decorate with colorful sprinkles.
12. Serve the pan dulce warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!