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Pan dulce sweet yeast bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 367 kcal —
- Protein 9.4 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 54 g 20%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 2.3 g 8%
- Sugars 13 g —
- Sodium 228 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 1.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.6 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.38 mg 31%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.23 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 3.5 mg 22%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.59 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 108 µg 27%
- Vitamin B12 0.11 µg 5%
- Choline 29.1 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 86 mg 7%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 94 mg 8%
- Potassium 103 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.84 mg 8%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.46 mg 20%
- Selenium 26.2 µg 48%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 367 | 9.4 g | 54 g | 12 g |
| 1 × slice (average weight of 1 slice) | 63 g | 231 | 5.9 g | 34 g | 7.3 g |
| 2 × slice (average weight of 1 slice) | 126 g | 462 | 12 g | 68 g | 15 g |
| ½ × slice (average weight of 1 slice) | 31.5 g | 116 | 3 g | 17 g | 3.6 g |
| 3 × slice (average weight of 1 slice) | 189 g | 694 | 18 g | 102 g | 22 g |
| 4 × slice (average weight of 1 slice) | 252 g | 925 | 24 g | 136 g | 29 g |
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Questions about Pan dulce sweet yeast bread
What is pan dulce?
Pan dulce means “sweet bread” in Spanish and refers to a family of sweet, often enriched breads rather than one single recipe. A concha is one of the best-known kinds, topped with a scored, shell-like layer of sugar paste.
How do you warm pan dulce without drying it out?
Warm a piece in an oven at 150 °C for about 5 minutes, or microwave it for 10–15 seconds. The oven helps revive a slightly crisp topping; avoid heating it for too long, which can make the crumb tough.
How should you store pan dulce to keep it soft?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it within a couple of days. For longer storage, wrap pieces well and freeze them; thaw at room temperature, then warm briefly in the oven.
What do people eat with pan dulce?
Pan dulce is often eaten at breakfast or as a snack with coffee, hot chocolate or milk. Try dipping a piece into the drink, or serve it alongside fruit for a less sugary contrast.
Can you use pan dulce for French toast?
Yes. Slice it thickly, dip it briefly in beaten egg and milk, then fry over a medium-low heat until browned on both sides. Pan dulce is already sweet, so use little or no extra sugar in the egg mixture.
What is the difference between a concha and other pan dulce?
A concha has a distinctive sweet topping scored to look like a shell, while other pan dulce can be shaped as rolls, knots or crescents and may have different toppings or fillings. Conchas are one type of pan dulce, not a separate category of bread.
Can you use pan dulce instead of brioche?
You can use it in sweet bread pudding or French toast, but pan dulce is usually more sugary and may have a crisp sugar topping that brioche lacks. Reduce added sugar in the recipe and remove hard topping pieces if they would burn.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167935 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
