Mallorca Bread with Guava Butter

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast 🧫
• 0.5 cup warm milk (110°F) 🥛
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar 🧂
• 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
• 2 eggs 🥚🥚
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• Extra flour for kneading
• For the Guava Butter:
• 0.5 cup guava paste (cut into small cubes) 🍓
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• Pinch of salt 🧂
• Topping:
• Powdered sugar for dusting ❄️

Instructions

1. 1Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Stir in yeast and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. 2Make the dough: Add eggs, salt, and flour gradually to the yeast mixture. Mix well, then knead in the butter until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
3. 3First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. 4Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, and roll into spirals like cinnamon rolls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. 5Second rise: Let rolls rest for 30 more minutes.
6. 6Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. 7Make the guava butter: While the bread bakes, beat guava paste and butter together with a pinch of salt until fluffy and smooth.
8. 8Serve: Let Mallorca rolls cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with a big swipe of guava butter.