Almost every country has an iconic baked good. France has the croissant. Spain has churros. Italy has tiramisu. And Mexican sweets were inspired by them all, yet utterly distinct. Mexican pan dulce, ...

Named after its shell-like appearance, la concha is the quintessential pastry of Mexico and has now become a symbol of Latinidad across the U.S., and sometimes in corners you might not imagine, like ...

“Concha” is the Spanish word for “seashell.” One look at this shell-shaped bread and you’ll see why. They’re made in various sizes and colors, from a small cookie-size portion to a large, impressive ...

Mexican sweet breads, known as pan dulce, are colorful pastries in whimsical shapes like sea shells (conchas), pigs (marranitos) and horns (cuernitos). Empanadas bursting with sweet filling, and ...

Up-and-coming bakers are putting a new spin on conchas. Courtesy of Forma Bakery Pastries and conchas at Forma Bakery in California. There’s a pillowy soft tradition of pretty conchas in San Francisco ...

Initiate yourself into the delightfully yeasty world of pan dulce, playfully shaped and styled Mexican sweets meant to be eaten as breakfast pastries or for merienda — afternoon snack. Panaderia ...