I love how Panaderos came up with fun names for their sweet breads. It’s like they drew inspiration from random objects and asked themselves, “how can I make that into something sweet?”. Like the moustache for instance, they were a big deal way back in the day.
When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, they brought different elements of their culture with them. Over time their grooming and fashion habits integrated with the indigenous culture. In the early 20th century during the Mexican Revolution, the moustache became a status symbol. Revolutionary figures wore moustaches to show that they were powerful and masculine. Leaders like Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa wore the most iconic moustaches. Even though moustaches were influenced by European grooming habits, they were also adapted to reflect Mexican identity.
So, it makes sense that a Panadero would draw inspiration from such an important status symbol.
The bigote is a dough rolled like a croissant and generously dusted with sugar. The outside is flaky, while the center is soft. It’s definitely one of my favorites.
