Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional Mexican sweet bread, known as ‘pan dulce’. These soft, slightly sweet buns are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your favorite hot drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Concha-style):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Main Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla until well mixed. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1½ hours.
- Topping: Mix powdered sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla until a thick paste forms. Divide and tint with coloring if desired.
- Shape dough into balls, top with paste, score patterns, and let rise. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat briefly in the microwave for a soft texture
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
