World Bread Day 2023: Pan de Muerto

 

Once again it’s time to celebrate World Bread Day.  This year I baked a seasonal bread from a new cookbook I added to my collection, Treasures of the Mexican Table by Pati Jinich.  This is Pan de Muerto, or Day of the Dead Bread, an enriched dough that is fragrant and delicious from orange zest, orange flower water, and anise seeds.  It is typically served on November 1 and 2 to remember loved ones who have passed on.   The bread is usually eaten plain, with a hot beverage, and is even good toasted and spread with butter.  I really loved this bread, and will definitely make it again.   There are many recipes available out on the Internet, so give it a try!

Thanks to Zorra for again hosting year’s celebration.

Here's a link to the recipe:  Pan de Muerto.