"This baked treat with almond flour, cassava flour, agave nectar, and date sugar, celebrates life and death of friends and family before us."
Grain Free Pan de Muerto
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Prep time: 1hr
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/8 tsp anise extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 navel orange, zested
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cup cassava flour
- 2 eggs (1 for egg wash)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp date sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (for brushing)
Method
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl combine ¼ cup water with yeast.
Step 2
Let yeast sit in the water for about 15 minutes until activated.
Step 3
Add agave nectar, 1 egg, anise, orange juice, orange zest, and coconut oil and mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Add almond and cassava flour to the mixture and mix until dough is well combined.
Step 5
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
Step 6
Roll 6 of the pieces into balls and place on a sheet lined with parchment or sprayed with non-stick spray.
Step 7
Use remaining 2 balls to roll small thin strips (2 per ball) for each ball.
Step 8
Cross the strips over each ball and place a small dot of dough on top.
Step 9
Lightly cover tray with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until dough slightly rises
Step 10
Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
Step 11
Beat 1 egg and use the egg wash for each roll. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 12
Remove from the oven and brush with melted coconut oil and sprinkle with date sugar.