Hello, Bucket Listers! As fall settles in and Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, approaches, we’re taking a look at some traditions that make this holiday so special. Celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, Día de los Muertos is a time to honor loved ones and welcome their spirit back home.
One traditional food is pan de muerto, or “bread of the dead,” a citrusy bread shaped like bones and dusted with sugar. If you’re looking to try for yourself, we’ve rounded up our recommendations for bakeries where you can find pan de muerto and other delicious baked goods!
1.) Panadería Rosales
We’re starting our recommendations with Panadería Rosales, a family-owned and run bakery that has been open for almost 40 years!
The bakery has become pretty popular in the Highland neighborhood and was actually one of the first Mexican bakeries in Denver. In addition to their famous conchas (sugar-covered bread loaves) and pan de muerto, they’re well known for their fresh sandwiches…