How to Make Puerto Rican Pan Sobao (Pan de Manteca) - Easy Puerto Rican Sweet Bread Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter bread.

Combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast in a bowl and let it rest to activate the yeast.

In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of bread flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.

Add the activated yeast mixture, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 egg to the flour mixture and combine until a dough forms.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening into the dough and knead until fully combined.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into loaves or rolls.

Place the shaped dough into greased baking pans and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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