Description
Pan de Mallorca is a soft, sweet, and fluffy Puerto Rican bread roll with a lightly sweetened flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these rolls are easy to make and can be enjoyed plain, with powdered sugar, or filled with savory ingredients like cheese.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms. You can use a stand mixer or mix by hand.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer for 5-7 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 pieces, roll into ropes, and coil into spiral shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover rolls with a towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For a savory twist, fill with cheese before rolling the dough, skipping powdered sugar.
- For vegan options, substitute plant-based butter, flax eggs, and plant-based milk.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free versions can be made by substituting flour types.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
