Discover the history and artistry behind rosca de reyes. Chef Alex walks through dough development and decoration, from mixing to the finishing touches. Learn three delicious variations, including ...

Chef Alex will walk you through the A-to-Z process for preparing pan fino dough, delicious fillings, and traditional shaping techniques to create elotes, cuernitos, troncos, and empanadas that rival ...

Explore the shaping, fermentation, and toppings behind this classic for iconic Mexican sweet bread recipes, including conchas, chilindrinas, and nubes. This masterclass will teach you the authentic ...

Building on the heritage of the original pan de muerto, a traditional sweet bread baked in honor of Día de los Muertos, we've added a blend of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, transforming ...

For the first time, Chef Alex Peña brings the artistry of pan dulce into your kitchen, sharing a collection of carefully guarded family bakery recipes and time-tested techniques. The Mexican Bakery ...

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While developing this recipe, I reflected on a trip to Frankfurt in 2018, where I sipped on the region’s famous Apfelwein — a cider-like fermented apple drink served chilled in small ceramic jugs.

This is a cookie recipe that showcases the versatility and creativity of the Baking Evolution team. Born from our community efforts, including donations to the Pasadena Humane Society, these cookies ...

As we embark on this journey through the culinary world, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a delightful blend of tradition and innovation, where cherished recipes evolve to embrace modern tastes and ...

With decades of R&D and hands-on experience across retail, corporate, and family bakeries, I’ve mastered the art of crafting exceptional bread and pastries. As both a seasoned bread scientist and ...

Hi, I am Alissandro “Alex” Peña, a California native, a former Marine, a passionate Master Baker, a trained culinary chef, and a professional bread scientist. My platform, Baking Evolution is about ...

Such a fun bake and a great way to end this year … Adiós 👋🏾 2021 ️! Thank you @sweetgrace_cakepops for being patient with our boutique oven 🔥 it is always fun to break bread with you and ...