What is the definitive guide to creating Day of the Dead Bread by Hispana Global?

Sure, I'd be happy to share the recipe for Day of the Dead Bread from Hispana Global. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of anise seeds
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 packets of quick-rise dry yeast
• 2/3 cup of evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of butter, cut into pieces
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup of orange juice
• Granulated or coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. Combine 1 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, anise seeds, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
2. Heat the evaporated milk, water, and butter over low heat in a medium saucepan until the mixture reaches 115º to 120º F and the butter melts.
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk mixture. Stir this with an electric mixer until smooth.
4. Add the eggs and 1 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Gradually add 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups of remaining flour, mixing well each time until the dough is smooth but not sticky.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 to 15 minutes until it's moderately stiff, elastic, and smooth.
6. Place the dough in a greased large bowl; turn it over. Cover it with greased plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for 60 to 75 minutes or until it doubles in size.
7. Punch down the dough. Cut the dough into 4 equal portions to prepare 3 "loaves" and leave 1 for decoration.
8. Form round buns with 3 of the portions. Place them on the greased baking tray(s). Keep all portions of the dough covered with greased plastic wrap to prevent drying.
9. Decorate the round buns by placing a small ball on top and surrounding each ball with the remaining decorations. Attach them with drops of water.
10. Cover the buns with greased plastic wrap. Let them rise at room temperature for another 30 minutes or until they double in size.
11. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Prepare the glaze in the meantime.
12. For the glaze, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until syrup forms.
13. Bake the buns for 20 minutes. Brush them with the syrup and sprinkle with sugar; put them back in the oven. Continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes more or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Enjoy your Day of the Dead Bread!

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