Can you imagine understanding Mexican bread not by the region where it originated, but by the technique used to make it? That is the premise of the first Map of Mexican Bread, a research project developed by master bakers Ariana and Julio César González, founders of Buñuelo MX, which offers a new way to discover one of the most iconic foods in our cuisine.
In Mexico, sweet bread is part of everyday life. According to the National Chamber of the Bakery Industry (CANAINPA), each Mexican consumes an average of 37 kilos of bread per year. Although it is estimated that there are more than a thousand varieties in the country, this map presents a selection of 52 varieties organized according to their dough types and preparation techniques.
A map that explains how Mexican bread is made
Far from being a catalog organized by state or region, this project groups the items into bread families to show how a single technique can give rise to completely different creations. For example, within the sponge cake family, classics such as the concha and the rebanada de mantequilla coexist.
The map, illustrated as a mandala by designer Marcela Morales, includes categories such as bizcocho, danés, feité, galleta, pan de fiesta, pan salado, pan frito, panqué, royal, and others, offering a visual and technical perspective on Mexico’s baking heritage.
“This map is not intended to be a definitive catalog of Mexican baking, but rather an invitation to view it from a different perspective,” explained Julio González during the project’s presentation.
Where can you get the Map of Mexican Bread?
For now, the Map of Mexican Bread is sold exclusively at the Buñuelo MX brick-and-mortar store. In addition, its creators announced that it will also be featured at the upcoming Expo Pan, where more people will be able to discover this publication dedicated to celebrating the richness of Mexico’s baking tradition.
Date: Currently available at the bakery. It will also be featured at Expo Pan from August 19–22
Location: Buñuelo MX (Av. Alcanfores 44, Jardines de San Mateo, Naucalpan, State of Mexico)
Hours: During the bakery’s regular hours
Price: 135 pesos
