Ensaïmada Mallorquina (Mallorcan Spiral Pastry)

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Ensaïmada Mallorquina (Mallorcan Spiral Pastry)
Prep: 2 hrs Cook: 15 mins Rising Time: 8 hrs Total: 10 hrs 15 mins Yield: 18 pastries

Ingredients

3 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast
1 1/4 cups milk, heated to lukewarm
25 ounces white bread flour, divided
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
7 ounces vegetable shortening
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for decoration

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