Mexican-Breads
Papaya Bread
Papaya Bread Large, ripe papayas are plentiful in the Southwest 1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe papaya1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground allspice1/2 tsp ground ginger Cream together sugar & butter until […]
Conchas (Mexican Sweet-Topped Buns)
Conchas (Mexican Sweet-topped Buns) 1 package regular active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (105 deg F to 115 deg F)1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup butter, softened1 tsp salt1 egg3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flourFlavored Topping Dough Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl Stir in milk, sugar, […]
Basque Sheepherder’S Bread
Basque Sheepherder’s Bread Try heating a little olive oil with fresh herbs & dunk chunks of the bread into it 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tbsp salt3 cups hot water2 packages dry yeast7 to 7 1/2 cups unbleached flour In a very large bowl combine butter, sugar, salt & hot water Stir only until […]