Pan De Meurete (Bread of the Dead) or Sugar Skull Cake Recipe

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Pan De Meurete (Bread of the Dead) or Sugar Skull Cake
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Directions:

  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!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 759.32 Kcal (3179 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.16g 42%
Cholesterol 183.77mg 61%
Sodium 344.05mg 14%
Potassium 151.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 116.59g 39%
Sugars 55.08g 220%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 11%
Protein 12.85g 26%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 42.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 349.41 Kcal (1463 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.5g 42%
Cholesterol 84.56mg 61%
Sodium 158.32mg 14%
Potassium 69.62mg 3%
Total Carbs 53.65g 39%
Sugars 25.34g 220%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 11%
Protein 5.91g 26%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 19.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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