The Ritual Bread: Baking Pan de Muerto

Service Description

2 Day Mindful Baking in Mérida with Silvestre Private Experience. For 1 or up to 2 adult guests. A mindful creative journey to taste the traditional Mexican flavors of Día de Muertos! We will focus on creating, baking, decorating and tasting the most divine ritual bread, the mindful way! During Oct-Nov I'll share with you my family's recipe of our traditional Pan de Muerto; its artisanal preparation/hand kneading and proofing time takes 2 sessions, every session is around 3 hrs: --------------- Day 1 Artisanal work! We will put all our energies knowing the recipe and preparing the dough, handmade. 3 hours. Day 2 Pure fun! You will learn about the symbolism and variations of this traditional bread, you will create your own figures for baking, decorating and enjoying. 3 hours. --------------- As soon as you perceive its scents, you'll guess its deliciousness: orange blossoms water is the spirit of this traditional Mexican bread. While your bread is in the oven, we will prepare a traditional drink with cacao to enjoy together freshly baked bread. This workshop is for adults authentically interested in learning how to make by hand artisanal bread. No experience is required. Let´s meet up and celebrate life! “The Day of the Dead” is one of Mexico's most vibrant and charming traditions. The festivities take place every year from late October to early November, to commemorate the transitory return to Earth of relatives and loved ones. 2 day workshop. All ingredients and materials included. All bread you can eat and all your creations to go! Private Experience. For 1 or up to 2 adult guests. Pricing is per guest. Spots fill up quickly, book in advance.