Breads and Rolls

Quick breads, yeast breads and flatbreads fill this chapter and are often served for breakfast, an afternoon snack and as part of my family’s holiday traditions. These recipes have been served during our family celebrations from Easter to gatherings that honor loved ones during the Dia de los Muertos celebration. This chapter wouldn’t be complete without my Tía Odilia’s yeast rolls, which appear at most holidays. Her recipe makes pillow-y soft rolls with a versatile dough that we also transform into the most beloved breakfast cinnamon rolls. If my family is not baking a form of bread, we’re stirring it into dishes like Capirotada that we make during Lenten season.