Pan De Meurete (Bread Of The Dead) Or Sugar Skull Cake Recipe

Name: Pan De Meurete (Bread Of The Dead) Or Sugar Skull Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet); 1/2 cup warm water; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, melted and cooled; 6 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons anise water (2TB water tsp plus 1tsp anise extract); 2 tablespoons orange blossom water; 1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest; GLAZE; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (icing sugar); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; milk, as needed; pink sugar crystals, for decoration; fondant, skulls and bones for decoration

Servings: persons

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 cup warm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons anise water (2TB water tsp plus 1tsp anise extract)
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest
GLAZE
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (icing sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
milk, as needed
pink sugar crystals, for decoration
fondant, skulls and bones for decoration

1
Dissolve the yeast in the water, then add 1 cup of flour.
2
Stir to make a soft spongey texture, cover with a dishcloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
3
Set aside 1/2 cup flour.
4
Add the remaining 3 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture.
5
In another bowl, mix the cooled butter, eggs, anise water, orange blossom water, and orange rind.
6
Mix this butter mixture with the yeast-flour mixture, incorporating well.
7
Pour the reserved 1/2 cup flour onto a clean board or sil-pat. Then pour the completed dough onto it. It will be very soft, so keep your hands floured and knead lightly.
8
Place into a greased bowl and set in a warm place (like the oven turned off) for about 90 minutes to rise.
9
Shape into a round loaf in a lightly greased and flour 9-inch pie pan.
10
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
11
Make the glaze with the icing sugar, vanilla, and just enough milk to make a glaze of frosting consistency.
12
Glaze only the top of the bread when it has cooled. Sprinkle with pink sugar crystals, bone sprinkles, fondant sugar skulls, whatever tickles your fancy!

1612

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet), 1/2 cup warm water, 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pan De Meurete (Bread Of The Dead) Or Sugar Skull Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pan De Meurete (Bread Of The Dead) Or Sugar Skull Cake

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