Tag Archives: yeast
Grandma Kunstle’s Hefekranz
Some form of sweet yeast bread, usually with raisins or other fruit, is a holiday tradition in many cultures. For my family, which hails from southern Germany, our tradition for the week of Christmas (and often New Year’s and Easter as well) has always … Continue reading
Posted in winter, traditions
Tagged Germany, Hefekranz, Kunstle, Molinari, Pfrondorf, Tuebingen, christmas, dough, powdered sugar icing, raisins, wachsweich, wachsweiches Ei, wreath, yeast
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Pan de Muerto
In México, los Días de los Muertos is a holiday rich in tradition. My sister Emily and I were studying in Oaxaca during fall semester of 1999 when we experienced it for ourselves, November 1st and 2nd. One of the most vivid … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, traditions
Tagged angels, anise, aniseed, aztec, bones, bread, bread of the dead, candles, canela, celebration, ceylon cinnamon, eggs, marigolds, mexican hot chocolate, mexico, oaxaca, pan de muerto, sand sculptures, spanish conquest, yeast, yeast bread
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