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Picones
These dark sweetbreads are popular during the lent season and are native to the state of Jalisco, México. The dark sugar topping contains whole wheat flour, shortening, sugar, eggs, molasses, and baking soda.
Capirotada
My mother’s traditional Capirotada recipe, made using Bolillos. A recipe from the beautiful state of Chihuahua, México. And a twist using Picones, a sweetbread from the state of Jalisco, México. A popular sweet dessert dish for the Lenten Season.
Rosca de Reyes 12.2021
This beautiful wreath like crown cake is representative of everything from the hiding and discovering of the child, to the crosses. They provide the perfect symmetry over the beautiful and special masterpiece.
Tumbas - Pan de Muerto
The first day of November, it is known as El Dia de Los Inocentes (Day of the Children). In some regions of Mexico, the Pan de Muerto is decorated with white sugar to represent the deceased children on this day. The same sweet breads are decorated with red or pink sugar to represent the adult deceased on November 2nd, El Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).