ADVERTISEMENT
61 °f
Detroit
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
  • Home
  • About
    • Resources
  • Community
    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Know Your Rights: Navigating ICE Encounters

    ACLU and MIRC Call on Congress to Require an Independent Investigation into ICE’s North Lake Detention Center Following Reports of a Hunger Strike and Dangerously Inadequate Medical Conditions

    When Immigrants Are Released from North Lake Processing Center, They Rely on Volunteers to Guide Them Home

    When Immigrants Are Released from North Lake Processing Center, They Rely on Volunteers to Guide Them Home

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    City of Detroit Announces 6-point plan for Summer Youth Activities

    City of Detroit Announces 6-point plan for Summer Youth Activities

    “Pura Vida in Detroit”: How Jessie Feliz Is Redefining Language Learning Through Joy and Community

    “Pura Vida in Detroit”: How Jessie Feliz Is Redefining Language Learning Through Joy and Community

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Welcoming Downtown Spaces for Detroit Youth

    Welcoming Downtown Spaces for Detroit Youth

  • Featured

    Smiles Abound as Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

    Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Where Mexico Meets Japan: W. Vernor Hwy Welcomes Sushi Los Toritos

    Where Mexico Meets Japan: W. Vernor Hwy Welcomes Sushi Los Toritos

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    After Self-Deporting, What’s Next?

    After Self-Deporting, What’s Next?

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    U of M and VOCES Collaborate on Oral History Project

    U of M and VOCES Collaborate on Oral History Project

  • Opinion
  • Culture & Arts
    • All
    • World Cultures
    With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

    With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

    Cinco de Mayo History

    Cinco de Mayo History

    Detroit Institute of Arts Announces Call for Submissions for 14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating Día de Muertos Exhibition

    Detroit Institute of Arts Announces Call for Submissions for 14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating Día de Muertos Exhibition

    Dominica Island

    Dominica Island

    Kresge Arts Fellowship Fuels Creativity and Community

    Kresge Arts Fellowship Fuels Creativity and Community

    Chess Genius and Topes de Collantes, Cuba

    Chess Genius and Topes de Collantes, Cuba

    Talamanca- Costa Rica

    Talamanca- Costa Rica

    Holy Week

    Holy Week

    Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    • World Cultures
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
    • Throwbacks
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
    • Advertise
  • en English
    • en English
    • es Spanish
No Result
View All Result
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
  • Home
  • About
    • Resources
  • Community
    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Know Your Rights: Navigating ICE Encounters

    ACLU and MIRC Call on Congress to Require an Independent Investigation into ICE’s North Lake Detention Center Following Reports of a Hunger Strike and Dangerously Inadequate Medical Conditions

    When Immigrants Are Released from North Lake Processing Center, They Rely on Volunteers to Guide Them Home

    When Immigrants Are Released from North Lake Processing Center, They Rely on Volunteers to Guide Them Home

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    City of Detroit Announces 6-point plan for Summer Youth Activities

    City of Detroit Announces 6-point plan for Summer Youth Activities

    “Pura Vida in Detroit”: How Jessie Feliz Is Redefining Language Learning Through Joy and Community

    “Pura Vida in Detroit”: How Jessie Feliz Is Redefining Language Learning Through Joy and Community

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Welcoming Downtown Spaces for Detroit Youth

    Welcoming Downtown Spaces for Detroit Youth

  • Featured

    Smiles Abound as Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Real Talk, Real Growth

    Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

    Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

    Where Mexico Meets Japan: W. Vernor Hwy Welcomes Sushi Los Toritos

    Where Mexico Meets Japan: W. Vernor Hwy Welcomes Sushi Los Toritos

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Trade ‘Thorns’ for ‘Roses’ at La Terraza

    After Self-Deporting, What’s Next?

    After Self-Deporting, What’s Next?

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    Mayor Encourages Youth in City to Look at Skilled Trades

    U of M and VOCES Collaborate on Oral History Project

    U of M and VOCES Collaborate on Oral History Project

  • Opinion
  • Culture & Arts
    • All
    • World Cultures
    With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

    With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

    Cinco de Mayo History

    Cinco de Mayo History

    Detroit Institute of Arts Announces Call for Submissions for 14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating Día de Muertos Exhibition

    Detroit Institute of Arts Announces Call for Submissions for 14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating Día de Muertos Exhibition

    Dominica Island

    Dominica Island

    Kresge Arts Fellowship Fuels Creativity and Community

    Kresge Arts Fellowship Fuels Creativity and Community

    Chess Genius and Topes de Collantes, Cuba

    Chess Genius and Topes de Collantes, Cuba

    Talamanca- Costa Rica

    Talamanca- Costa Rica

    Holy Week

    Holy Week

    Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    • World Cultures
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
    • Throwbacks
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
    • Advertise
  • en English
    • en English
    • es Spanish
No Result
View All Result
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
No Result
View All Result

Día de Muertos 2024

Mariana Ayón RV by Mariana Ayón RV
October 31, 2024
in Español, World Cultures
Reading Time: 8 mins read
Home Español
ShareShareTweetEmail to a friend
Español Abajo

The first time I went to the United States at the end of October, it was in 2013 or 2014, close to the date of the Day of the Dead; I was happy to be able to take them and share the Mexican holiday, I brought them Pan de muerto, sugar skulls with their names and Mexican chocolate to prepare with milk. I arrived at my friends’ house and gave each of them a sugar skull with their name, I gave them Pan de muerto and prepared hot mexican chocolate.

They were pleased by the chocolate mexican drink, however, their faces showed strangeness: Pan de muerto and sugar skulls with their name. I remember that someone asked me if Pan de muerto had some kind of ashes of a dead person, I answered: No. It was just the name given to the type of bread that is prepared for this holiday. But they were not the only ones confused, because I did not understand their faces when they looked at the sugar skulls with their names on them. They knew it was a gift, but they did not understand if it implied that I wanted them dead, so, one of them asked. No, I did not want them dead, I just wanted to show them my love through these sugar skulls, a common gift that implies that I would think of them whether in life or in death. 

ADVERTISEMENT

It was then that I realized that yes, Mexicans did not have this type of taboo or shame regarding our death or that of those close to us. Yes, we were saddened by their absence, but we were happier that on these dates the deceased returned to visit.

So, one of my friends took me to Café con leche. They were setting up an altar-offering for the dead! I felt like I had come home, now I could share with someone the joy that was the Day of the Dead, there was no taboo, only joy in making papel picado, arranging the decorations and leaving the altar ready so that on the night of November 2, the dead could respond to the call and enjoy what they liked most.

Recipe Pan de Muerto

Pan de muerto is one of the most expected seasonal desserts in Mexico, with its orange and orange flavor, its spongy texture is ideal to eat with hot chocolate.

Pan de Muerto. Typical Mexican sweet bread that is consumed in the season of the day of the dead. It is a main element in the altars and offerings in the festivity of the day of the dead.

Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups of flour
  • 8 ounces of butter (one stick)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons of grated orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon of yeast
  • 7 egg yolks.
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water (if you can’t find it, you can substitute it with 2 tablespoons of anise tea prepared and well strong)

Preparation:

  1. In a container, put the yeast together with half a cup of sugar and the water that should be warm (be careful not to let it be hot) so that the yeast activates. After a while, bubbles will begin to come out of the mixture and that means that the yeast is already “awake” but if that doesn’t happen, you have to repeat the process.
  2. On a kneading surface or in a mixer, place the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, the orange zest, salt and the orange blossom water or anise tea and gradually mix the ingredients together; add the two whole eggs, as well as the yolks and the yeast. Knead until the mixture is smooth and manageable. Once you have the dough, let it rest covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap in a warm part of the kitchen until it doubles.
  3. Now you have to separate a part of the dough for the decorations or bones and with the rest form the buns of the size you want your breads to be and place them on a tray where they will double in size.
  4. With the dough set aside, make the bones, which are like strips that cross the bun and at the top is a little ball that is the skull of the bread. Beat the egg that was not used and use it as glue to place the bones on the bread as well as the little ball in the center. Let the loaves rest for about an hour in a warm area of ​​the kitchen to double in size. Preheat the oven to 380°F, put the loaves in for 15 minutes and lower the temperature to 350°F to bake for 20 more minutes or until the bread is ready. Let it cool.
  5. Separately, mix a quarter cup of water and another of sugar and heat until the sugar is dissolved. With the resulting syrup, glaze the loaves and sprinkle the remaining sugar.

If you want to give your bread an interesting twist, you can replace the orange zest with lemon, grapefruit or tangerine. In addition, you can give it another flavor if you add it, which will give it a unique color.

Día de Muertos 2024

La primera vez que fui a Estados Unidos a finales de octubre, fue en 2013 ó 2014, cerca de la fecha de día de muertos; estaba feliz de poderles llevar y compartir la festividad mexicana, les llevé Pan de muerto, calaveritas de azúcar con sus nombres y chocolate mexicano para preparar con leche. Llegué a casa de mis amigos y les entregué a cada quién una calaverita de azúcar con su nombre, les di Pan de muerto y preparé Chocolate caliente. 

Estaban agradados por el chocolate, sin embargo, su rostro mostraba extrañeza: Pan de muerto y calaveritas de azúcar con su nombre. Recuerdo que alguno me preguntó si el Pan de muerto tenía algún tipo de cenizas de muerto, le contesté que no, sólo era el nombre que se le da al tipo de pan que se prepara para esta fiesta. Mas no eran ellos los únicos confundidos, pues yo tampoco entendía su cara cuando miraban las calaveritas de azúcar con su nombre, sabían que era un regalo, pero no entendían si implicaba que yo los quería muertos, una de ellos de lo preguntó. 

No, yo no los quería muertos, sólo quería mostrarles mi cariño a través de estas calaveritas de azúcar, un regalo común que implica que pensaría en ellos ya fuere en vida o en muerte. Fue entonces que me di cuenta que sí, los mexicanos no teníamos este tipo de tabú o pudor con respecto a nuestra muerte ni a la de nuestros cercanos, sí, nos daba tristeza la ausencia, pero nos daba más alegría que en estas fechas volvieran los difuntos para visitar.

Así, uno de mis amigos me llevó a Café con leche. ¡Estaban montando un altar-ofrenda de muertos! Me sentí de regreso a casa, ahora podía compartir con alguien el gozo que era el día de muertos, no había tabú, sólo gusto por hacer papel picado, acomodar los adornos y dejar listo el altar para que la noche del 2 de noviembre pudieran responder al llamado los muertos y disfrutar de lo que más les gustaba. 

Con cariño para Robert Zwolak por todo su apoyo y contribución para EL CENTRAL: Hispanic News, por su amistad. 

¡Qué en paz descanses Robert y que sigas disfrutando de andar en bicicleta allí donde estés!

¡Gracias por todo, Robert!

Receta Pan de Muerto

El Pan de muerto es uno de los postres de temporada más esperados en México, con su sabor a azahar y naranja, su textura esponjosita es ideal para comerse con el chocolate caliente. 

Pan de Muerto. Typical Mexican sweet bread that is consumed in the season of the day of the dead. It is a main element in the altars and offerings in the festivity of the day of the dead.

Ingredientes:

  • 3 1/2 tazas de harina
  • 8 onzas de mantequilla (una barrita)
  • 3 huevos
  • 1 1/4 tazas de azúcar
  • 1/2 taza de agua
  • 2 cucharadas de ralladura de cáscara de naranja 
  • 1 cucharada de levadura
  • 7 yemas de huevo. 
  • 1/4 de cucharadita de sal. 
  • 1 cucharada de agua de azahar (si no encuentran pueden sustituirlo por 2 cucharadas té de anís preparado y bien cargado)

Preparación: 

  1. En un recipiente poner la levadura junto con media taza de azúcar y el agua que debe estar tibia (cuidado que no esté caliente) para que la levadura se active. Al poco tiempo comenzarán a salir burbujas de la mezcla y eso quiere decir que la levadura ya está “despierta” pero si eso no ocurre hay que repetir el proceso. 
  2. En una superficie para amasar o en una batidora poner la harina, 1/4 de taza de azúcar, la ralladura de naranja, la sal y el agua de azahar o té de anís e integrar los ingredientes poco a poco; agregar los dos huevos enteros, así como las yemas y la levadura. Amasar hasta que la mezcla este suave y sea manejable. Una vez que lograron la masa deben dejarla descansar tapada con un paño húmedo, o con papel film, en una parte tibia de la cocina hasta que doble. 
  3. Ahora hay que separar una parte de la masa para las decoraciones o huesitos y con el resto formar los bollos del tamaño que quieran que sean sus panes y colocarlos en una charola en la que éstos van a duplicar su tamaño. 
  4. Con la masa apartada hay que hacer los huesitos que son como tiritas que cruzan el bollo y hasta arriba está una bolita que es el cráneo del pan. Batir el huevo que no se utilizó y a forma de pegamento usarlo para colocar los huesos al pan así como la bolita del centro. 
  5. Dejar reposar los panes, aproximadamente durante una hora, en una zona tibia de la cocina para que dupliquen su tamaño. Precalentar el horno a 380°F, meter los panes durante 15 minutos y bajar la temperatura a 350°F para hornear por 20 minutos más o hasta que el pan esté listo. Dejar enfriar. 
  6. Aparte mezclar un cuarto de taza de agua y otro de azúcar y llevar al fuego hasta que el azúcar esté disuelta. Con el jarabe obtenido barnizar los panes y espolvorear el azúcar restante. 

Si quieren darle un giro interesante a su pan, pueden sustituir la ralladura de naranja por alguna de limón, toronja o mandarina. Además, pueden darle otro sabor si le agregan le otorgará un color único.

Tags: Dia de MuertosMexico
Previous Post

Kamala Harris: The Economic Champion Latino Families Need

Next Post

Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2024

Mariana Ayón RV

Mariana Ayón RV

Mexican poet and writer. Interested in hispanic-latinamerican cultures. Settled in Mexico, she is currently studying a Master's Degree in History.

Related Posts

Español

Smiles Abound as Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

by EL CENTRAL
May 7, 2026
0

Cinco de Mayo Detroit celebration draws thousands to Southwest Detroit with vibrant culture, music, and unity

Read moreDetails
Hundreds Protest in Romulus Against Proposal to Convert Warehouse into ICE Detention Center
Español

Hundreds Protest in Romulus Against Proposal to Convert Warehouse into ICE Detention Center

by Erick Díaz Veliz
May 5, 2026
0

Romulus ICE detention center sparks protests as residents, leaders, and activists fight plans for a new 500-bed facility

Read moreDetails
Cinco de Mayo History
Education

Cinco de Mayo History

by Mariana Ayón RV
May 3, 2026
0

Cinco de Mayo history explains Mexico’s victory at Puebla and why the U.S. celebrates it so strongly

Read moreDetails
Political violence will never be the way
Español

Political violence will never be the way

by EL CENTRAL
May 3, 2026
0

Trump assassination attempt sparks new fears over political violence in America and what it means for democracy today

Read moreDetails
Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!
Community

Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This Weekend in Southwest Detroit!

by EL CENTRAL
April 30, 2026
0

Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade returns with fiesta, music, floats, and culture in Southwest Detroit

Read moreDetails
What You Can Do Now – The 10 Most Important Ways to Resist Now
Español

What You Can Do Now – The 10 Most Important Ways to Resist Now

by EL CENTRAL
April 28, 2026
0

How to resist Trump with 10 urgent actions to protect communities, fight injustice, and stay engaged

Read moreDetails
Next Post
Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2024

Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2024

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Volunteers Needed for Refugee Resettlement in Michigan

Volunteers Needed for Refugee Resettlement in Michigan

February 14, 2024
Southwest Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Why We Celebrate “CINCO DE MAYO, THE 5TH OF MAY”

May 2, 2024
Infamous Highwaymen Motorcycle Club Leader Pursues a Second Chance at Life

Infamous Highwaymen Motorcycle Club Leader Pursues a Second Chance at Life

February 1, 2024
MSHDA Opens $60 Million MI Neighborhood Applications

MSHDA Opens $60 Million MI Neighborhood Applications

April 4, 2024
Community and RuboFest 2022 

Community and RuboFest 2022 

0
“Vemos a México como un socio igualitario”

“Vemos a México como un socio igualitario”

0
Ford Hispanic and Latino Network Beautifies Clark Park

Ford Hispanic and Latino Network Beautifies Clark Park

0
Editorial Opinion “The Fifth, I take the Fifth”

Editorial Opinion “The Fifth, I take the Fifth”

0
With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

May 10, 2026
Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

May 10, 2026
The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening

The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening

May 10, 2026

Smiles Abound as Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

May 7, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT
With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

May 10, 2026
Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

May 10, 2026
The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening

The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening

May 10, 2026

Smiles Abound as Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

May 7, 2026
Real Talk, Real Growth

Real Talk, Real Growth

May 7, 2026
Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

Celebrate Mom & Kick Off the Season at the 2026 Mother’s Day Market

May 7, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News

Michigans #1. Oldest. Largest & Only
Bilingual Hispanic News for 33 Years.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Business
  • Classifieds
  • Community
  • Culture & Arts
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Español
  • Events
  • Featured
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Latest News
  • Local News
  • Local Small Business
  • Music
  • National News
  • Opinion
  • Others
  • People
  • Politics
  • Resources
  • Restaurants
  • Sports
  • Throwbacks
  • World
  • World Cultures

Recent News

With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

With a Legendary Juror, ‘Trabajadores’ Show Connects Art, Labor, Latino Identity

May 10, 2026
Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

Lansing Latino Legislative Advocacy Event Brings Labor Issues, Maternal Health Into Focus

May 10, 2026
  • Latest Issue
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • MHCC Member
  • Created with EyeBreatheDesign

© 2026 EL CENTRAL HISPANIC NEWS

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Sections
    • Featured
    • Local News
    • Community
    • Culture & Arts
    • Español
    • Music
    • Sports
  • Events
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 EL CENTRAL HISPANIC NEWS