Also called pan de rosca, this traditional holiday Mexican bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but absolutely worth the effort.
Ingredients
Topping
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 20 candied citrus peels
Bread
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages dry yeast
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 lime, zested
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Directions
Step 1
Prepare bread: Mix flour, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, water, dry yeast, orange zest, lime zest, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter; mix until dough is elastic and shiny, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Form dough into a ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Step 3
Punch down dough gently; roll into a long cylinder. Join the ends of the cylinder together in the shape of an oval ring. Place ring on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 5
Whisk eggs whites in a small bowl. Brush egg whites evenly over dough.
Step 6
Prepare topping: Mix sugar and butter in a small bowl with your fingers to form a paste. Add enough flour to give paste the consistency of Play-Doh; divide into 5 or 6 balls. Place each ball between two 3-inch squares of parchment paper. Press with the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to make circles about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 7
Space circles evenly around dough ring. Arrange candied citrus peels on top of dough.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
Cook’s Notes:
Don't worry too much if you do not see much change in the dough, especially in cold climates.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 397 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol126mg | 42% |
Sodium138mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars20g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium26mg | 2% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium110mg | 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.
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