Easy Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

Make the Sweet Bread

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan for a few seconds until it reaches 105°F-110°F. Remove from heat.
2. Add yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix well. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is foam.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, the remaining sugar and salt. Mix together gently to combine.
4. Add melted butter, eggs and mix to combine.
5. Add the yeast mixture and knead using the dough hook for about 7 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
6. Grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough into the bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
7. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 12 equal portions and shape them into balls.
9. Place them onto the baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wraps. Let them rise again for 2 hours in a warm place.

Make the Topping

1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
2. Beat the mixture in the stand mixture (or a handheld mixture) until fluffy.
3. Gather the dough together and divide it into 12 equal portions and shape into balls.
4. Flatten each ball in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap using a rolling pin. Gently roll the dough out to the size that’s slightly bigger than the bread dough balls.
5. Cut grooves into the flattened ball so it resembles a shell using a pairing knife.

Assemble and Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Then carefully place it to a risen bread ball. Repeat for the rest of the flattened balls and doughs. Sprinkle with sugar.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the surface of the dough turns golden brown. Remove from oven. Serve and enjoy!