This pan de muerto is a version of the bread made for the November 2 celebration known as Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead in Mexico You can also mold the bread into different shapes like angels and animals
Prep Time
2 hrs
Dificult
Medium
Servings
3 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Gather the ingredients.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brush glaze over top of warm bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
