Pan de Muerto de Chocolate Day of the Dead

Name: Pan de Muerto de Chocolate Day of the Dead | Recipes
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 285 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick); 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp anise extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour plus flour for dusting work surface, divided; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 packages active dry yeast; 1 tsp salt; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa

Skill Level: Intermediate

This chocolate pan de muerto is a twist on a traditional Day of the Dead sweet yeast bread. HERSHEY'S Cocoa adds a rich flavor, while a bright orange glaze gives this amazing dessert an extra boost.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:: 2 loaves

Prep:: 3 Hr.
Bake:: 35 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

1/2 cup

butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup

milk
1/2 cup

water
1 tsp

anise extract
5 cups

all-purpose flour plus flour for dusting work surface, divided
3/4 cup

granulated sugar
2 packages

active dry yeast
1 tsp

salt
4

eggs
1/2 cup

HERSHEY'S Cocoa

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ORANGE GLAZE (recipe follows)

Powdered sugar (optional)

You'll Need 

cookie sheets

parchment paper

saucepan

mixing bowl

measuring cups

rubber scraper

wire rack

oven

Step-By-Step Directions

Line two cookie sheets or baking pans with parchment paper; set aside.

Combine butter, milk and water in small saucepan. Heat on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very warm (do NOT boil) and butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in anise extract.

Stir together 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, yeast and salt. Gradually add butter mixture, beating until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir together remaining 4-1/2 cups flour and cocoa; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well until soft dough begins to form.

Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 10 minutes (dough will be smooth and elastic). Form dough into large ball. Place dough into a lightly greased bowl; flip the dough so that all sides are greased. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 2 hours).

Heat oven to 350°F. Punch dough down. Cut away about 1/4 of the dough; set aside. Divide remaining dough in half; shape into two round loaves. Place one loaf on each prepared baking sheet. Divide reserved dough into 14 equal balls. Roll 12 balls into stips ("bones") and place 6 across top of each loaf. Place remaining balls in center top of each loaf. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool slightly. Make ORANGE GLAZE; brush over tops. Cool completely. Just before serving, dust tops with powdered sugar, if desired.

ORANGE GLAZE

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons freshly grated orange peel

1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Combine sugar, orange peel and orange juice in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

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Pan de Muerto de Chocolate Day of the Dead

Ingredients & Directions

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