Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is celebrated November 1st and 2nd. This holiday was created as a time to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away by getting together and enjoying all their favorite things including their favorite foods, drinks, and Pan de Muerto.
Pan de Muertos can be found in Mexican Bakeries as early as September to early November or you can easily prepare it at home by following this simple recipe.
Ingredients:
4 1/2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
4 Medium Eggs or 3 Large Eggs
3/4 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Tsp Salt
3 Tbsp Orange Zest
2 Tsp Ground Anise
3/4 Cup of Unsalted Butter
1 Envelope Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 Tsp)
1/2 Cup Warm Milk
Ingredients for the Glaze:
2-3 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Extra Sugar to Garnish the Bread
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