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Mexican Coffee Bun Recipe

A delicious and aromatic Mexican coffee bun recipe that's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 1 unit egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened

Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Add softened butter and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by beating the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the egg and dissolved coffee to the butter mixture and mix well.
  7. Gradually add the flour and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
  9. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Pipe the coffee topping in a spiral pattern on top of each dough ball.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Coffee Bun, Mexican
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