Bread of the dead is consumed throughout the country in this season, however, the Mexican capital is distinguished by having a fierce fight to show who has the best. Santa Clara organizes its “paneada” where they determine the winners for the best bread in CDMX. On this occasion we will let you know the best options to eat this traditional bread in Mexico City this 2022.
What is Totomoxtle ash for bread of the dead?
This ingredient has become relevant on this Day of the Dead. the totomoxtle, is commonly known as the husk or leaf that wraps the cob, it is normally used by farmers to feed farm animals. This is charred and used to darken the sugar for the bread, giving a unique touch to its appearance.
Loved
Specialty: Bread of the dead stuffed with dulce de leche.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Col. Polanco.
Balta
Specialty: Black mole dead bread, stuffed with cempasuchil flower cream.
Location: Sofitel Mexico City, Paseo de la Reforma, Col. Cuahtémoc.
Bottega Sartoria
Specialty: Bread of the dead stuffed with vanilla cream and guava syrup; sprinkled with pistachio and lemon zest.
Location: Orizaba 39, Roma Norte.
bou
Speciality: Traditional bread of the dead with orange blossom water and orange zest.
Location: Tonalá 110 cross with Guanajuato, Roma Norte.
Fritter
Specialty: Traditional bread of the dead with anise and pulque.
Location: Amazon River 44, Col. Cuauhtémoc.
cardin
Specialty: Cardamom dead bread, filled with dark chocolate ganache.
Location: Orizaba 219, Roma Norte.
Mother’s Bread Consolation
Specialty: Grandma Consuelo’s bread of the dead, made with orange blossom, orange juice and candied orange zest
Location: Euler 152-Local J, Col. Polanco.
kitchen
Specialty: Bread of the dead stuffed with creamy pumpkin, dipped in Caramelia chocolate with amaranth and caramelized nuggets.
Location: Tabasco 46, North Rome.
Delirium
Specialty: Bread of the dead sprinkled with sesame and filled with creamy biodynamic corn from Rancho Cuatro Encinos.
Location: Monterrey 116, Roma Norte.
Between Brambles and Blueberries
Specialty: Bread of the dead stuffed with mascarpone cream and cocoa, covered with pinole sugar and pansies.
Location: Carretera libre a cuernavaca km 25 6975, San Miguel Xicalco (Only home order).