PANDULCE

Pan dulce

Pan dulce is one of the poster treats in Mexico and other Latin American countries. One of the first non-native foods that was introduced to Mexico by Spain was wheat, a Spanish religious necessity. The creation of the sweet bread was influenced by the French and Spaniards who were the ones that introduced delicious baked goods such as crispy rolls, baguettes, and sweet pastries to Mexico. This ensued the creativity to create different types of pan dulces such as besos, conchas, and cuernos amongst others. The bread is considered to be one of Mexico's most inexpensive treats and is consumed daily as breakfast or late supper, known as merienda.

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