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ESTUDIHAMBRE‼️Cómo hacer PAN de MUERTOS 💀 Tutorial con @SoyCompaRosh

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Pan de Muertos

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Pan de Muertos is a traditional bread prepared for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. This festive bread symbolizes the cycle of life and death, often adorned with decorative shapes resembling bones. Families prepare it to honor their deceased loved ones, sharing it during gatherings at altars. In contemporary times, Pan de Muertos has gained popularity beyond Mexico, appearing in bakeries worldwide during the fall season, especially around Halloween and All Souls' Day.

MexicanMXdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
all-purpose flour
sugar
butter
eggs
milk
yeast
orange zest
anise seeds
salt
water
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
cinnamon
sesame seeds

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Activate yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

3

Add activated yeast, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

5

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

6

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

7

Create a smaller ball for the decorative bone shape on top.

8

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

10

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

11

Bake the bread until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

12

Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack.

13

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbakingdecorating

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Bread of the DeadPan de los Muertos
Local Name: Pan de Muertos

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