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Baking Evolution 

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History and Evolution

Baking Evolution is about the history and evolution of Mexican Bread, referred to as “Pan Dulce,” and its recipes.

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About Alex

Hi, I am Alissandro “Alex” Peña, a California native, a former Marine, a passionate Master Baker, a trained culinary chef, and a professional bread scientist.​

My platform, Baking Evolution is about the history and evolution of Mexican Bread, referred to as “Pan Dulce,” and its recipes. The story behind this journey comes from my perspective as a passionate artisan baker. This story started from my family’s bakery and has transitioned into my professional experience as a bread scientist using bakery ingredients in a research & development (R&D) setting.​

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Telera Integral
Fermented Dough, Recipe
Telera Integral
Fermented Dough, Recipe

Take the traditional telera in a more wholesome direction by preparing this telera integral recipe with the option of using three different levels of whole-wheat flour: 30%, 50%, and 100%.

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Fermented Dough, Recipe
Red, White, and Blue Coricos de Maíz
Shortbread Cookie Dough
Red, White, and Blue Coricos de Maíz
Shortbread Cookie Dough

Master the recipe for one of the oldest cookies in the Mexican bakery showcase, and a featured recipe in Chapter 11 in The Mexican Bakery. Learn to make rings, “corn cobs”, and stamped tri-color renderings of this historically significant cookie made from blue, red, and white corn masa.

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Shortbread Cookie Dough
Cemita Poblana
Fermented Dough, Recipe
Cemita Poblana
Fermented Dough, Recipe

Learn to build all the key components for Puebla’s iconic sandwich, the cemita poblana. Bake sesame-topped cemitas, cook up roasted turkey with Mexican tomato sauce, and put all the ingredients together for a delicious and flavorful meal.

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Fermented Dough, Recipe
Pastelitos de Chocolate
Fermented Dough, Recipe
Pastelitos de Chocolate
Fermented Dough, Recipe

These mini chocolate cakes feature the richness of cocoa and two ways to top. Add streusel or fresh berries with a “bloomed” chocolate glaze. For an extra touch to satisfy your sweet tooth, finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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Fermented Dough, Recipe
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