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Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)

Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead)

Prep:25minCook:45min

Pan de muerto is a sweet yeast bread, or pan dulce, topped with a sugary orange glaze baked for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.

Updated at: Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:06:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

72

High

Glycemic Load

23

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories189.9 kcal (9%)

Total Fat5 g (7%)

Carbs31.4 g (12%)

Sugars7 g (8%)

Protein4.5 g (9%)

Sodium145.2 mg (7%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

¼ cupmargarine

¼ cupwater

warm, 110 degrees F/45 degrees C

3 cupsall-purpose flour

¼ cupwhite sugar

2 teaspoonsanise seed

1 ¼ teaspoonsactive dry yeast

½ teaspoonsalt

1 tablespoonorange zest

¼ cuporange juice

2 teaspoonsorange zest

2 tablespoonswhite sugar

Instructions

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Notes

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Ali Frank· 11 months ago

Use "instant" active dry yeast. 1/4 cup sugar or less in the glaze and either simmer for 10-15 minutes to reduce or firm it up in the fridge. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.

Salene Mustang· 2 years ago

Bread is very soft and fragrant