Recipe of Spanish Bread

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• For the Filling:
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For Coating:
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well and add yeast mixture, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix to form a dough.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Prepare the filling by combining breadcrumbs, sugar, softened butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

6. 6

   Punch down the risen dough and divide it into portions.

7. 7

   Roll each portion into an oval shape and spread the filling over the dough.

8. 8

   Roll the dough to form a log shape, sealing the edges.

9. 9

   Roll the filled dough in breadcrumbs for coating.

10. 10

    Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

11. 11

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

12. 12

    Let the filled dough rise for an additional 20-30 minutes.

13. 13

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

14. 14

    Allow Spanish bread to cool before serving.