Vanilla Mallorcas – Sweet Bread Easy Recipes Delight
These soft and buttery Vanilla Mallorcas bring a taste of Puerto Rico to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack any time of day.
Servings: 8 rolls
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5–2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide into equal portions, and shape each into a spiral or coil.
- Place shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover loosely, and let rise again for about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.