Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book (Pastries, Desserts, Rustic Breads, Savory Baking, and More) by Bryan Ford

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory; Fermenting; Vegan
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; instant yeast
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Notes about this book

  • cwaller on August 04, 2025

    Beautiful book with interesting recipes, but some are lacking instructions, missing ingredients, etc. For example, the section on swapping yeast and preferment talks only about the amount of yeast needed, not the amount of liquid that will also need to be added to replace liquid in the preferment.

  • Alice_Statler on December 03, 2024

    TX716 .A1 F668 2024

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Pirujos

    • KateS27 on January 16, 2026

      I need to learn how to shape better, but these were yummy! We used them for sandwiches with beans, Just Egg scramble, avocado…

  • Pan de cemita

    • KateS27 on March 29, 2026

      I didn’t totally get the color I wanted and my sesame seeds could be more even, but these are yummy! Crisp outside, soft inside, and great flavor! Made these with all vegan butter, milk powder, etc. Going to make fried tofu sandwiches with them later!

  • Pan casero

    • KateS27 on January 25, 2026

      I’ve been making this loaf weekly! It is so flavorful! I keep wanting to try other recipes, but I can’t convince myself to move on yet! These were my first designs today!

    • KateS27 on February 01, 2026

      This weekend’s pan casero! Still working on scoring and everything else, but always fun, delicious, and cozily fragrant!

    • KateS27 on February 09, 2026

      This week’s loaves! Still working on them!

    • KateS27 on February 17, 2026

      This week’s loaves!

    • KateS27 on February 22, 2026

      This week’s loaves! Always delicious!

    • KateS27 on March 03, 2026

      This week’s loaves!

    • KateS27 on March 15, 2026

      This week’s loaves!!

    • KateS27 on March 29, 2026

      Loaves this week!

    • KateS27 on April 06, 2026

      Loaves this week!

    • KateS27 on April 12, 2026

      This week’s loaves!

    • KateS27 on April 27, 2026

      This week’s loaves!

    • KateS27 on May 16, 2026

      This week’s loaves! Always delicious!

    • KateS27 on May 26, 2026

      Always turns out delicious!

  • Blue masa sourdough

    • KateS27 on March 03, 2026

      This was so fun to make and eat! The smell of tortillas is one of my favorite smells and this bread has it! The flavor is not overwhelmingly of masa, but the corn definitely shines through! I look forward to having it as toast this week!

  • Stuffed fugazzeta

  • Concha tradicional

    • KateS27 on March 23, 2026

      So delicious! I veganized the conchas by substituting a mix of cashew milk and vegan butter for the eggs. I also used cashew milk and vegan butter instead of whole milk and dairy butter.

  • Mallorca de chocolate with guava glaze

    • KateS27 on April 19, 2026

      These are so delicious! They’re soft and airy and pull-a-party and the frosting complements them perfectly! I made them with all plant-based ingredients - vegan chocolate, vegan butter, homemade cashew milk, and a Just Egg egg wash.

  • Golfeados

    • ash_2fquo3 on January 16, 2026

      Would have gotten this cookbook either way, but have been after this recipe specifically for ages. Did not disappoint! (My lamination could use work, but that's on me)

  • Roscon de arequipe

    • cwaller on August 04, 2025

      This recipe calls for milk and cinnamon, but doesn't tell you when to add them. I treated the recipe like a brioche dough and hope it turns out OK!

  • Pan de coco tradicional

    • KateS27 on March 15, 2026

      This was so yummy and exciting to make!! I actually made it last night, but I’m eating it for the first time with my coffee! The coconut comes through beautifully! I substituted vegan butter and used a Just Egg wash instead of eggs.

  • Bizcocho de naranja

    • kate_fkpmxf on January 31, 2026

      This is a very lean vegan cake, so the texture leans firm. Very good, bitter-tart flavor. I used some Meyer lemon juice and zest along with tangerines, because that’s what I had on hand. Quick prep.

  • Pudín de pan

    • ndschmidt on March 31, 2026

      This was ridiculously good. And the rum sauce takes it over the top.

  • Coyotas

    • ash_2fquo3 on January 16, 2026

      Tweaked this recipe to make it vegan. These were excellent, simple, and held up well.

  • Churros tradicionales

    • jenburkholder on January 23, 2025

      Turned out great! Made just as written.

  • Rosquillas

    • jenburkholder on January 23, 2025

      Crisp-tender, sweet, lightly savory, and deliciously corn-y.

  • Pastafrola

    • aschacht on November 25, 2025

      Moved into a house with a quince tree, made a giant batch of quince paste and found this recipe as the perfect use for it! Straightforward, beautiful and tasty. The sturdy pastry held up well for several days and paired well with the quince paste.

  • Volcán de dulce de leche

    • ash_2fquo3 on January 21, 2026

      Made far more than expected, I would either make half or use jumbo muffin tins (and a slightly longer bake). Very, very rich. I think I actually liked them cooled fully off more than warm. Next time I will make them with the dulce de leche recipe in the book.

  • Sopa Paraguaya

    • ash_2fquo3 on March 21, 2026

      Nice flavor, but wasn't a big fan of the texture. Might have over cooked it.

  • Pão de queijo

    • FunkyViriditas on April 17, 2025

      My balls collapsed in the oven. The result was a sheet cheese bread. Very delicious. Not sure why the balls collapsed… Also, 15 minutes was not nearly enough time in the oven. More like 30 minutes (checked often).

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  • ISBN 10 0316293253
  • ISBN 13 9780316293259
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Nov 12 2024
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 352
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Voracious

Publishers Text

Star baker Bryan Ford highlights the baking traditions of Latin America, infusing classic breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies with new energy and sharing the cultures and stories behind each recipe.

Bryan Ford has changed the way the world sees baking. Breaking free from a Euro-centric approach to the craft, he celebrate the baking traditions of Latin America, starting with a simple approach to recipes and technique, and sharing the depth and nuance of the stories behind each loaf and pastry.

Taking a completely unique, yet long overdue approach, there is no book like Pan y Dulce on the market. From Pan de Mole to Medialunas, Palmeritas to Pan Frances, and Flan to Arepa Dulce de Maiz, these recipes highlight the beauty and breadth of Latin American baking—from simple cookies and cakes to artisan breads.

This is an essential baking book for every home baker looking to expand their understanding of the history of the craft and explore the sweets and treats, breads and bakes of this region, from Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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