Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread) Recipe

Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread) Recipe

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A traditional Mexican pan dulce, this Day of the Dead bread is served in the weeks leading up to and during Día de los Muertos, November 1-2. Bake it with King Arthur!

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  • Stand mixer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113g) milk, lukewarm; whole preferred
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) orange blossom water, rose water, or water
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 16 tablespoons (226g) unsalted butter, cut in 1/2" cubes; at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar, for dusting

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