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.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
290 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until sugar topping is lightly browned.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
