Blue Nun Pan Dulce

The Clone was so inspired by the story of the blue nun, she decided to make a dessert in her honor. Pan dulce is Spanish for sweet bread. It is a south Texas favorite for many people.

Dough                                                                               
1pkg yeast
1 tsp sugar                                                

1/3 cup of luke warm water                                                                    
4 cups all purpose flour                                 
1/2 cup sugar                                                           
2 tbsp butter                                                                    
1 tsp salt                                                                     
5 eggs beaten                                                                             

 Topping
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp cocoa
1/4 tsp cinnamon
food coloring (optional)


Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Combine 3 cups of flour, sugar, butter, salt, and eggs in large bowl. Mix well. Add remaining flour and mix thoroughly. Let dough rise in a greased, covered bowl for 1-1/2 hours in a warm place until double in size. Punch down dough and shape into 16-24 balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.


Topping:  Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Remove and shape into a ball - refrigerate while dough is rising. Shape topping into 2 inch balls. Flatten with hands into a circle. Place topping circle on top of each ball of dough, covering the dough. Marck a design on each with a sharp knife. Let rise until double (1-1/2 hours).

Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until lightly browned.