Key Ingredients

A white can of sweetened condensed milk with blue labels beside the La Lechera logo and a plate of flan.
Condensed Milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

14 oz. Can

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 1 1/2 envelopes (11 grams each) dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons warm water
  • 5 1/3 cups wheat flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • Corn oil
  • SUGAR PASTE
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 of a 14-ounce can NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 thread dolls
  • 4 ounces quince cheese (ate de membrillo), cut into strips
  • 4 ounces tejocote tie, cut into strips
  • 4 ounces green apple tie, cut into strips

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

For the dough: Mix the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and warm water, set aside until it doubles in volume. Form a well with flour and ¾ cup sugar; pour the fermented yeast, evaporated milk, one egg, egg yolks, 2 sticks butter and vanilla extract in the center.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth, elastic dough that does not stick to your fingers, kneading it and hitting it on the table.

Step 4

Place it in a large greased bowl; brush the surface of the dough with a little oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in volume.

Step 5

For the Sugar Paste: Beat 2 sticks butter with 1 cup sugar and ½ can LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk; add 2 cups flour and baking powder and beat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Place the dough on a floured surface and knead gently to remove the air and divide in two. Form 2 breads of the same size, insert the dolls and place them on greased and floured baking sheets; brush with a little oil. Cover with plastic wrap and leave them to rest in a warm place until they double in volume.

Step 7

With the help of a rolling pin, spread the sugar paste on a floured surface and cut into thick strips. Brush the breads with the egg; place the cheese strips and decorate with tie strips. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before serving.

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