Pan de Muerto
Pan de Muerto is a traditional Mexican bread that is prepared and enjoyed during the Day of the Dead celebrations. It's a sweet bread with a unique decoration that resembles bones.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Sugar for dusting - 1/4 cup
- Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
- Eggs - 4
- Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Active dry yeast - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 3/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 3 1/2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, orange zest, eggs, and orange blossom water. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it is 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 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the dough into two parts. Shape one part into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet. Use the other part to form 'bones' and place them on top of the loaf.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and while it's still warm, brush it with melted butter and dust it with sugar.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Bread
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 58g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 18g
