Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B25
Mallorcas with Café con Leche
Story
In the cozy mornings of San Juan, Don Luis would always start his day with a ritual: a warm Mallorca, freshly dusted with powdered sugar, and a steaming mug of café con leche. The kitchen would fill with the smell of toasted buttery bread and the soft hum of boleros playing in the background. As the golden sunlight hit the tiled counters of his rustic kitchen, Don Luis would hum along, wearing his signature jean-and-leather apron proudly embroidered with his name. ☀️💛 These pillowy Puerto Rican rolls are more than just breakfast—they’re a love letter to the island’s Spanish heritage. Light, sweet, and perfect for slicing open and stuffing with ham and cheese or just toasting with butter, Mallorcas are the kind of bread that give mornings a hug. Paired with a velvety café con leche, it’s no wonder this combo is a classic. 🥹💫 Time + Info
Ingredients
- For the Mallorcas:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 0.5 cup warm milk (110°F) 🥛
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 2 eggs 🥚🥚
- 0.5 stick unsalted butter, melted (plus more for brushing) 🧈
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting) ❄️
- For the Café con Leche:
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso ☕️
- 1 cup steamed whole milk 🥛
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- 1For the Mallorcas:
- 2In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until bubbly (about 5–7 mins).
- 3Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- 4Gradually add flour and salt, mixing to form a soft dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
- 6Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each into a long rope and coil into a snail shape.
- 7Place on parchment-lined tray, cover lightly, and let rise 20 more minutes.
- 8Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- 9Brush with melted butter while warm and dust generously with powdered sugar. ❄️✨
- 10For the Café con Leche:
- 11Brew your espresso and steam the milk.
- 12Combine 1:1 ratio in your favorite mug.
- 13Sweeten to taste and stir gently. ☕️❤️
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Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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