Mexican Eggy Bread Recipes

MEXICAN SWEET BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set to sweet or basic cycle. Makes a 1 1/2 pound loaf.

CONCHAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the yeast and warm water. Mix in the milk, 3/8 cup sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, salt, egg and half of the flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter to knead as soon as it pulls together enough.
• Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a large greased bowl, and turn the dough to coat. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Make the topping while the dough rises. In a medium bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour until the mixture is the consistency of thick paste. Divide into two parts, and place one part in a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half, and vanilla into the other half.
• When the dough is done rising, cut into 12 even-sized pieces. Shape into balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart. Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls, and pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of the dough balls patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a clam shell. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

EGGY BREAD

Steps:

• Place a knob of butter in a frying pan and let it melt (alternatively you could use a tbsp of olive oil). Crack the eggs into a glass dish and beat lightly with a fork until the yolks are broken. Add pepper/salt to taste, you could even add in ham or greens to be healthy.
• Place a slice of bread in the egg mixture and let it soak for about a minute before flipping over and coating the otherside. It may get soggy if the bread is left too long and not thick enough, so it depends on how eggie you want it :) Then, place it into the hot frying pan and give it about 2 minutes both sides until it is lightly brown. If for breakfast, you could serve it with a glass of orange juice and maple syrup with a dusting of confectioners sugar. Up to you entirely. Baked beans are also a good with it :).
• Handy aswell, as the time it takes to cook a piece of bread is the same as soaking another. Means you don't have to wait around and leave one to get cold.