Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread)
Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread)
Dough
2/3 cup milk
2 Tbsp shortening
2 Tbsp butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 package dry yeast
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tbsp salt
Combine the 2/3 cup milk, shortening & butter in a saucepan
Heat just enough to melt the shortening & butter, then allow the mixture to cool to room temp
At this point stir in the beaten eggs
Heat the 1/3 cup milk until it is just room temp & stir in the yeast & 1/2 tsp sugar
Allow the mixture to sit until bubbles form on the surface, about 10 min, then stir it into the milk & egg mixture
Meanwhile, mix together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, cinnamon & salt
Next, stir in the yeast & milk & egg mixture to make a medium dough, one that is not too damp or too dry, adding flour or water as needed
Knead the dough for 5 to 10 min or process it in a food processor for 40 seconds
Lightly grease the dough, place it in a dish, cover it with a damp towel, & allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs
While the dough is rising cream together the topping ingredients
After the dough has risen, divide it into 16 balls, then roll balls into circles about 3 inches in diameter & place them on baking sheets
Brush each dough circle with a mixture of 1 egg white & 2 Tbsp water, then cover them with a thin layer of the topping
At this point you may leave the topping as is or cut designs such as parallel lines into it with a thin knife
Next, drape a damp towel over the rolls & allow them to rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 min
Bake about 20 min in an oven preheated to 375 deg F
Topping
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
2 egg yolks
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
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