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Pan de Niño Envuelto (Traditional Mexican Sweet Bread)
A hands‑on, traditional Mexican sweet bread made by hand without a mixer. Two rectangular loaves are baked, glazed, rolled in shredded coconut and sliced with fruit jam fillings. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack.
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Critical Success Points
- • Ensuring the powdered sugar fully dissolves in the eggs to avoid gritty texture
- • Folding the flour mixture gently to prevent lumps
- • Baking at the correct temperature (170 °C) for an even rise
- • Applying the glaze while the bread is still warm before coating with coconut
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oven – use oven mitts when handling trays
- • Sugar glaze can cause burns – handle carefully and allow to cool before touching
- • Raw eggs – wash hands and utensils thoroughly after use
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