Description
A sweet bread traditionally enjoyed on Valentine’s Day, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk, warm
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and pink sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla to the flour mixture.
- Pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape into heart shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Decorate with sprinkles before baking for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pan dulce valentines, sweet bread, Valentine's Day dessert