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Pan Dulce

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List of Ingredients

PAN DULCE
(Mexican Bread)

1 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. warm water
3 - 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
3 T. butter/margarine, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Cinnamon-Flavored Topping (recipe to follow)

Dissolve yeast in 3/4 c. water. Sift flour, measure, and sift again with sugar and salt into bowl. Add the yeast mixture, butter and egg; beat until smooth. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, let rise in warm place until doubled

in bulk (about 1 - 1/2 hours).

Stir down, turn onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Pinch off pieces and shape into smooth, rounded balls 1 - 1/4" in diameter (or larger if you prefer). Place balls of dough on a greased baking sheet 2" apart. With palm of hand, press each ball down slightly.

Gently spread 1 T. topping on each bun then let rise until double in bulk (30 minutes). Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 1 - 1/2 dozen.





Cinnamon-Flavored Topping

Blend together 1 c. each sugar and sifted flour, 1/2 c. melted butter/margarine, 1 slightly beaten egg, 1 t. cinnamon and a dash of salt.






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