pan de muerto (day of the dead)

Pan de Muerto also known as Día de los Muertos. It has a subtle sweetness yet a rich and distinct flavor from orange zest and anise seeds.

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Ingredients Needed

This recipe yields 6 medium loaves, but it can be divided to make 2 large loaves or 12 individual small loaves.

*Quick Tip!*

- sugar - flour - anise seed - orange zest - milk - butter - eggs

Bloom the yeast mixture, then add the dry ingredients, and wet ingredients. Mix until smooth and elastic.

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Add the dough to a greased bowl and set it in a warm place to rise for 2 hours.

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Divide the dough into 6 loaves. Next, cut 1/4 of each loaf to create the bone shapes and balls. Gently drape the bone shapes on top of the loaves so they’re crisscrossed on top.

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Bake the loaves for 35 minutes at 350°F. Brush the butter all over the top, then sprinkle with granulated sugar and enjoy.

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