Pan De Muertos(All Saints and All Souls Day Bread)

Directions

1. 1

   The Starter 1 pound unbleached flour plus extra for bowl and work surface 1 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast 1/2 c

2. 2

   Continue beating until the dough forms a cohesive mass around the dough hook

3. 3

   it should be sticky, elastic and shiny--about 5 minutes)

4. 4

   turn out onto a floured board and form into a round cushion shape

5. 5

   Butter and flour a clean bowl

6. 6

   Place the dough in it and cover with greased plastic wrap and a towel and set aside in a warm place--ideally 70F--until the dough doubles in

7. 7

   The Final Dough Liberally grease 4 baking sheets(for both breads)

8. 8

   Put the starter, sugar and butter into a mixing bow and mix well, gradually beating in the flour and egg yolks alternately