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Guaguas de Pan
Guaguas de pan are traditional Ecuadorian sweet brioches shaped liked babies or dolls, that are typically prepared for El día de los difuntos.
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
South American , Ecuadorian
Ingredients
For the brioches
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 8 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks (to brush)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the decoration
- 10 oz. icing sugar
- 5 tablespoons water (cold)
- Food Coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk and add 1 cup (150g) flour. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 1 hour at room temperature, away from drafts.
- Mix all the ingredients of the brioche except the butter.
- Thoroughly knead the dough with the stand mixer or by hand, then add the butter little by little and knead until you obtain a dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Do not hesitate to add a little flour gradually if the dough is too sticky.
- Cut the dough into the shape of guaguas de pan. To do this, make a template in a cardboard sheet placed on the dough, and cut it with a small sharp knife.
- Renew the operation until the dough is used up.
- Place the guaguas de pan, well spaced, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Brush with the beaten egg yolks.
- Bake in an oven preheated at 350F/180C for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown but not too dark.
- Allow to cool completely before proceeding with the decoration.
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Decoration
- Mix the icing sugar and water to obtain a homogeneous paste.
- The water must be incorporated little by little until a paste with the consistency of glue is obtained.
- Divide the preparation into as many parts as desired colors. Add select coloring to each preparation. If the food coloring is liquid, then rectify by adding a little icing sugar if necessary.
- Use a syringe, a decoration pen or a small freezer bag with the tip cut to decorate the buns.
- Place the guaguas in a cool place and let the icing dry completely before handling.
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