Origins of pan de muerto
What’s the whole history of pan de muerto?
It’s important to remember that the Day of the Dead isn’t Mexico’s Halloween.
What is pan de muertos?
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The bread consists of orange and anise flavors and has a light, fluffy texture.
And that death is not to be feared.
Don’t let thisyeast-based breadspook you.
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The dough is quite easy to put together and calls for very basic ingredients.
The pink or red sugar on top is meant to be symbolic of blood from the originating custom.
Occasionally, a clay miniature of pan de muerto will be included.
Fredrick, James.,500 Years Later, The Spanish Conquest Of Mexico Is Still Being Debated,NPR.org, 2019.
