Pan De Rancho Recipe
Hello foodies! Step into my blog and learn how to bake a delightful and traditional Mexican bread called “Pan de Rancho.” This bread, also known as Rancher’s Bread, is a soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet treat that is loved by many. It’s a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a delightful snack on its own. In this recipe, I’ll take you through the step-by-step process of making this delicious bread from scratch.
Pan de rancho recipe best part is that you don’t need fancy equipment or ingredients to make it; you only need simple kitchen staples. So, put on your apron, grab your ingredients, and let’s get started on this mouth-watering adventure! Check some other cookie recipe from our website
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Ingredients Required for Pan De Rancho Recipe
- Warm milk – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 tablespoon
- Flour – 2 tablespoons
- Active dry yeast – 2 ½ teaspoons
- All-purpose flour – 4 cups
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable shortening – 1 cup (can substitute with unsalted butter or lard)
- Eggs – 2
- Vanilla – 1 tablespoon
- Piloncillo – 4 ounces (can substitute with 1/3 cup of brown sugar or regular sugar)
- Water – 1 cup
Instructions For Pan De Rancho Recipe
Step-01: Activate the yeast:
Warm up one cup of milk in the microwave for about 30 to 40 seconds. Add one tablespoon of sugar and about two tablespoons of flour. Add two and a half teaspoons of active dry yeast, mix until it’s well combined, and free of lumps. Cover and set it in a warm dry place for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Step-02: Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix four cups of all-purpose flour, half a cup of sugar, a fourth of a teaspoon of salt, and two teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined and set aside.
Step-03: Add wet ingredients:
Soften 1 cup of vegetable shortening in the microwave for a few seconds. You can also substitute the vegetable shortening with unsalted butter or lard. Make a small crater in the middle of the flour. Add 2 eggs, one tablespoon of vanilla, the softened vegetable shortening, and the activated yeast. Mix all the ingredients by hand, or you can take it over to the mixer and mix on medium speed for about five to seven minutes.
Step-04: Let the dough rise:
Once your dough is no longer sticking to the side of the bowl, it’s a great indication that the dough is ready. In a separate bowl, add a few drops of vegetable shortening, rub it all around the bowl. This will keep the dough from sticking to the side of the bowl as it rises. Place the dough in the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm dry place for about an hour to an hour and a half or until it doubles in size.
Step-05: Prepare the baking sheets:
Prepare your baking sheets by rubbing vegetable shortening, butter, or using cooking spray, then lining them with parchment paper. Dissolve four ounces of Piloncillo in one cup of water over medium heat. If you can’t find Piloncillo, you can use a third of a cup of brown sugar or regular sugar.
Step-06: Shape and Bake:
Lightly flour your clean working surface and remove the dough from the bowl and transfer it to your working surface. Lightly knead it to remove some of the air and shape it into a rectangular shape. Cut your dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each one into two to three-inch rounds. Place them on your prepared cookie sheet about two inches apart. Using your hand, press down on each piece until you have a four to five-inch round. Cover them once again with a clean kitchen towel or with plastic wrap, place them in a warm dry place for about 30 minutes or until they double in size. Using a basting brush, add a small layer of the piloncillo water or your sugar water over each of the pieces. This step is optional, but it gives the bread a beautiful golden brown color. Bake them at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until they’re golden brown on the top.
If you have any confusion, please follow the video given below.
Bringing Variations in Pan De Rancho
- You can add raisins or nuts to the dough to give it a different texture and flavor.
- You can use different spices such as nutmeg or allspice in place of the cinnamon to give it a different taste.
- You can make mini loaves or buns instead of the round rolls by shaping the dough differently.
Tips and tricks for Pan De Rancho Recipe
- First, make sure your yeast is alive and well, make sure the milk is warm, not hot, and the sugar and flour help to feed the yeast.
- You can substitute the vegetable shortening with unsalted butter or lard if you prefer.
- Rubbing vegetable shortening, butter or using cooking spray on the baking sheets before lining with parchment paper helps prevent the bread from sticking to the sheet.
- You can use a kitchen scale to get the dough pieces perfectly sized if you want to ensure they are all the same.
- Adding a small layer of the piloncillo water or sugar water over each of the pieces before baking gives the bread a nice golden brown color.
FAQs
How should I store pan de rancho?
You need to allow the bread to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for 3-4 days.
Can I freeze pan de rancho?
Yes, you can freeze the bread. Allow it to cool completely before placing it in an airtight container or freezer bag. It will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?
Yes, you can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast. Simply omit the activation step and add the instant yeast directly to the dough.
Conclusion
Pan de rancho recipe is a delicious bread that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With its soft and fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Don’t be hesitate to experiment with different spices and additions to make it your own. Try making this recipe today and enjoy the taste of freshly baked bread in your home.
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