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Lemon and Almond Mexican Sweet Bread (Pan Dulce)

Name: Lemon and Almond Mexican Sweet Bread (Pan Dulce)
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 1 packet active dry yeast; 250ml warm milk; 100g watermelon, grated; 50g butter; 100g sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp almond extract

Tart lemon and fragrant almond extract for a bright, nutty finish.

42 minutes8 servings

Method

Stir lemon zest into the egg wash before brushing on the bread during preparation. 1: Add almond extract to the egg wash before brushing on the bread during preparation.
In a large bowl, mix flour and yeast.
Add warm milk, grated watermelon, butter, sugar, and salt. Combine until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Shape into loaves, brush with beaten egg, and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.

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