Description
Pan de Mallorca is a sweet, buttery Puerto Rican bread roll that’s incredibly soft and fluffy. These spiral-shaped buns are lightly sweetened, brushed with egg wash, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. They’re perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with coffee!
Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
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1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
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2 large eggs
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus more for brushing)
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add in the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
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Knead: Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
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Shape the rolls: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Brush with melted butter, then roll it up like a jelly roll. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
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Second rise: Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tops with egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water) and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Finish: Let cool slightly and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
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You can make the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight for added flavor.
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These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the microwave for a few seconds the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg