bread of the dead
Bread of the Dead (Pan de Muertos) This bread is traditionally baked for All Souls Day on November 2. This is the day that Mexican families visit graves of deceased relatives, have...
Ingredients
- 1packagedry yeast
- 1/2cuplukewarm water
- 5cupflour
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 3/4cupgranulated sugar
- 1cupbutter, melted and cooled
- 6eggs, lightly beaten
- 2tablespoonanise water
Directions
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Bread of the Dead (Pan de Muertos) This bread is traditionally baked for All Souls Day on November 2
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This is the day that Mexican families visit graves of deceased relatives, have a picnic, and celebrate the eternity of their souls
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When making the bread, a little dough is used to decorate the top of each loaf with bones, crosses and tears
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These shapes rise with the loaf and are attached just before baking
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1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 5 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, melted and cooled 6 eggs, lig
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Stir to make a soft sponge, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk
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Set aside 1/2 cup flour
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To the yeast mixture add the remaining flour mixed with salt, sugar and the cooled butter that has been mixed with eggs, anise water, orange