pan dulce (sweet bread)

Directions

1. 1

   Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread) Dough 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup milk 1 package dry yeast 1/2

2. 2

   Heat just enough to melt the shortening and butter, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature

3. 3

   At this point stir in the beaten eggs

4. 4

   Heat the 1/3 cup milk until it is just room temperature and stir in the yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar

5. 5

   Allow the mixture to sit until bubbles form on the surface, about 10 minutes, then stir it into the milk and egg mixture

6. 6

   Meanwhile, mix together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and salt

7. 7

   Next, stir in the yeast and milk and egg mixture to make a medium dough, one that is not too damp or too dry, adding flour or water as neede

8. 8

   Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes or process it in a food processor for 40 seconds