Description

Pan de Mallorca is a soft, fluffy, and sweet Puerto Rican bread, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat. It has a slightly sweet flavor with a light, airy texture, making it perfect for pairing with coffee or used in sandwiches.

Ingredients

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a separate large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place them in the prepared pan.
Cover the pan and let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

Pan de Mallorca is typically served with coffee or hot chocolate in Puerto Rico.
If you prefer a richer flavor, you can substitute milk with buttermilk.
For extra sweetness, you can also glaze the bread with a simple sugar syrup after baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg