Pan de muerto | Relleno de camote & café

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar richness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: pumpkin puree

💰Cheaper: mashed bananas

Pumpkin puree can provide a similar texture and sweetness.

Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of mashed sweet potato in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.

Arrange filled dough on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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