Pan Dulces

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These pan dulces are Mexican sweet buns, great to make during the winter time, especially for Christmas. People love the sugar topping that browns when they bake.

Submitted by Teresa Brignoni
Updated on September 24, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • cooking spray

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 2 egg yolks

Directions

  1. Heat milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add butter, stir until melted, and pour into a large bowl to cool.

  2. Dissolve yeast in the milk mixture. Mix in 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Add in eggs and 2 cups flour. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  3. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. With a rolling pin, roll the rounds into oval buns. Place them onto two lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  5. While the bread rises, make the topping: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup flour, and butter until a crumb mixture forms. Stir in egg yolks until well blended. Crumble the topping over the rolls so the entire surface is covered.

  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until sugar topping is lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
9g Fat
45g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 6g 13%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.