My Panecito, the joy of Mexican pastries!

I recently visited a Mexican panaderia (bakery) that I had seen on Instagram before. My Panecito (my little bread) has a few locations in Southern California. My family hadn’t driven out there because the nearest one to us is 20 minutes away. So we waited until we really needed a treat after a week of bad news. Let’s just say it was a trip that we will be making again, and again. In fact my birthday is today, so it's time for a new visit.

A traditional panaderia usually has a simple menu. They bake a couple types of rolls that are used in a few traditional dishes. The harder roll is called bolillo, and the softer is telera. Telera is perfect for tortas, a type of hearty sandwich. Bolillo goes well with bean dishes instead of tortillas. The other thing that most panaderias make are their pastries called pan dulce, literally sweet bread. These are all manner of cookies, cakes, muffins, and breads covered in sugar. The shops do make traditional western style cakes, but pan dulce is the most popular treat by far. My Panecito is like a highlight reel of the best recipes in all of the panaderias I’ve ever visited.

More important than just making great traditional pan dulce, they aren’t afraid to make more decadent combinations in their premium line. Things like churro conchas (seashells), mazapan conchas, and even stuffed Nutella conchas. As if those weren’t already amazing, they even offer a concha ice cream sandwich! They also offer a variety of hot and cold drinks. If you enjoy coffee and a pastry then you haven’t lived until you’ve tried coffee and pan dulce. If you have a sweet tooth, and are in the area I sincerely hope that you check them out. 

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