Pan Dushi Antillean Sweet Bread Food

PAN DUSHI (ANTILLEAN SWEET BREAD)

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cup flour and let set about 15 minutes.
• Add vanilla, almond flavoring, and baking powder.
• Add margarine and anise seed.
• Chop fruit with water in blender.
• Add fruit and egg to yeast mixture.
• Add milk, salt, sugar, and enough flour until dough stops sticking to side of bowl (may be up to 4 1/2 cups).
• Knead into a soft dough.
• Place dough in greased bowl; cover; and let rise until doubled in size.
• Punch down dough and shape into round rolls; place in greased baking pans.
• Let rise.
• (large rolls could be about the size of softballs, while small rolls could be about the size of baseballs, after rising).
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Brush with a mixture of brown sugar and a little water.
• Serve warm with butter or margarine.
• YUM!

PAN DUSHI (NEW YEAR'S CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Dissolve the sugar in milk, add butter and beat.
• Add the eggs and beat until its well incorporated.
• Add flour with baking powder along with salt and spices.
• Lastly blend in the fruit and brandy. Bake in a tube form pan at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.