662589 Mon Oct 26 23:35:58 -0700 2009 6 3 California 0 5133699 Hi, I am looking for Pan de Muerto, a traditional mexican bakery for the deaths' day. Do you have any idea where can I find it? Mon Oct 26 23:35:59 -0700 2009 1119515 kntu 1 5134483 The bakery department at the Northgate market on 43rd St. just off the I-805 makes an outstanding Pan de Muertos. One of the best versions I've had NOB Also try one of the Panchita's Bakeries (28th & C for instance). The Chinese-Mexican Bakery in Chula Vista might also have it. Tue Oct 27 09:27:41 -0700 2009 5133699 10506 DiningDiva 2 5144227 I've been seeing so many news stories about this, I picked on up at Panchitas. It looked like it was wrapped by a 5 year old, it was dry and didn't take very good. I was also surprised that it cost $4.99. I then saw that Con Pane in Point Loma is making them Saturday through Monday. I can't wait to try it. Fri Oct 30 18:04:00 -0700 2009 5134483 261842 sdnosh 3 5145863 Con Pane is making Pan de Muertos? Wow, I'll bet it's good. If you get it, please post how you liked it. Pan de Muertos should not be dry, but it's not a super moist bread either. The Northgate version reminds me a bit a brioche. Sat Oct 31 17:39:57 -0700 2009 5144227 10506 DiningDiva 4 5149875 OK, here's my report: I got to talking about this bread to a neighbor who is of Mexican descent and we did a taste comparison. I had the one I purchased at Panchitas and picked on up at Con Pane. My neighbor had purchased on at Northgate and a relative had brought her one from TJ. The one from Panchitas and Northgate were similar with two exceptions. The one from Northgate cost $1.99 versus the $4.99 price at Panchitas. Also, the one from Northgate was topped with pink/red sugar which had a bit of a chemical odor to it. Although the Northgate one had a better flavor and was moister, the odor turned me off. The Con Pane version was made from thier brioche dough with a hint of orange flavor and was fantastic. Based on discussions with staff, their version is made with European Butter. I'm pretty sure the one's from Panchitas and Northgate were made with margarine and were denser. The one from TJ was a cross between the Con Pane version and the other two. In all fairness, it was two day's old by the time we tasted it but it was still far better than either Panchitas and Northgate. It seemed to be closer to a brioche dough than the other two. It had a nice flavor and texture but I couldn't tell if it was made with margarine or butter but I'm leaning towards butter. At $5.95, it was the most expensive, but given the difference in quality and size, and the lack of a border wait, I think I'll head over to Con Pane. Mon Nov 02 13:06:52 -0800 2009 5145863 261842 sdnosh 5 5150316 Thanks for the report, very interesting. I've not seen the pan de muertos topped with pink and red sugar at Northgate before. Sounds odd. They have occasionally put sesame seeds on it. When you said Con Pane was making pan de muertos I kind of figured it would be with their brioche. They use it for their cinnamon rolls which are stellar. Since we're officialy now past muertos, do you know if they're going to continue to produce the bread through the holiday season or was it just a very limited time offer? I'd certainly like to try their version too. Mon Nov 02 15:07:02 -0800 2009 5149875 10506 DiningDiva 6 5150505 I've never had pan de muertos but with brioche sounds fab! I'm not a bread chick but I am totally a brioche chick.. Might have to make a run to Con Pane..are they still closed on Wed? Mon Nov 02 16:23:54 -0800 2009 5150316 97452 Beach Chick