Pan De Muerto

I arrived one morning at work and found my Mexican cook, Jesus, enjoying a slice of this Pan de Muerto bread with a cup of hot chocolate. He states this bread, which translates to Bread of the Dead, is only made for 4 days in a year, November 1 to November 4, in observance of All Souls’ Day when Mexican catholics honor their departed. Mexican bakeshops sell it for around $15 for a loaf the size of a 9-inch plate.

In respect of the sorrow associated with this day, the bread has a very dry texture and just a touch of sweetness. A good recipe for this pan de muerto can be found here.