Pan Dushi Antillean Sweet Bread Recipes

PAN DUSHI (ANTILLEAN SWEET BREAD)

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cup flour and let set about 15 minutes.
• Add vanilla, almond flavoring, and baking powder.
• Add margarine and anise seed.
• Chop fruit with water in blender.
• Add fruit and egg to yeast mixture.
• Add milk, salt, sugar, and enough flour until dough stops sticking to side of bowl (may be up to 4 1/2 cups).
• Knead into a soft dough.
• Place dough in greased bowl; cover; and let rise until doubled in size.
• Punch down dough and shape into round rolls; place in greased baking pans.
• Let rise.
• (large rolls could be about the size of softballs, while small rolls could be about the size of baseballs, after rising).
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Brush with a mixture of brown sugar and a little water.
• Serve warm with butter or margarine.
• YUM!

BEST BASIC SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar and butter. Heat until slightly warm to the touch then remove from heat and stir in the yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Mix in the eggs, oil and the yeast mixture. Mix until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and continue to knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the dough into the bowl and turn once to coat. Cover and let stand in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
• Use remaining oil to grease a cookie sheet or 9x13 inch pan. For plain rolls, punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into balls and place them into the greased pan side by side. Let dough rise for 20 to 25 minutes, or until almost double. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until rolls are golden brown.

PAN DUSHI (NEW YEAR'S CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Dissolve the sugar in milk, add butter and beat.
• Add the eggs and beat until its well incorporated.
• Add flour with baking powder along with salt and spices.
• Lastly blend in the fruit and brandy. Bake in a tube form pan at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.