Name: Dead Bread with Sesame
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 piloncillo, for the piloncillo syrup; 1 cup water, for the piloncillo syrup; 1 stick cinnamon, for the dough; 4 cups wheat flour, for the dough; 1/2 cups sugar, for the dough; 1 envelope dry yeast, for the dough; 1 teaspoon salt, for the dough; 2 eggs, for the dough; 1/2 cups clotted cream, for the dough; 1 egg, for brushing; sesame seeds, for decorating

Preparation

15 mins

Low

For the syrup, in a small pot over medium heat, place the piloncillo with water and let it cook for 15 minutes or until it reduces by half and has a syrupy consistency. Let it cool and set aside. Blend the cinnamon until you have a semi-fine powder.