Traditional Mexican Sweet Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

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Soft, fluffy Mexican sweet bread rolls brushed with a cinnamon sugar glaze, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 Mexican cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F). Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: Add the yeast mixture, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 large eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and shape into 12 equal rolls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Step 7: While the rolls bake, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk to make a glaze.
  8. Step 8: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush with the cinnamon sugar glaze. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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