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Cinnamon Pan Dulce

Pan Dulce is an amazing Mexican sweet bread that is full of flavor and potential options for more!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 Tablespoon Dry Yeast
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar divided
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
Topping
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powdered

Method
 

Dough
  1. Heat milk to 110° Fahrenheit on the stove. Remove from heat. Whisk together milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and ¼ cup granulated sugar into the yeast mixture. Then add in 2 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour and whisk into a smooth paste.
  3. Add melted butter and remaining flour and combine (using a dough hook or spoon) until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and cover. Place into a warm area to rise for about 1 ½ hours to 2 hours until the dough is doubled in size.
Toppings
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Work into a paste.
Assembly
  1. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  2. Roll the toppings into a 1 ½ inch ball and then press into a disc. Cover each ball of dough with a disc of topping. Cut the topping into the desired pattern.
  3. Allow the pan dulce to rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Enjoy!!

Notes

Another good optional flavoring is cocoa powder. Food coloring can also be used to add more color!