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Baking pan de muerto involves steps like making a starter dough, resting, and kneading to achieve the desired texture. As it rises, the excitement builds—the dough is prone to stickiness, leading many bakers to use a stand mixer to ease the process. The dough is then carefully shaped into various forms before baking, with each shape symbolizing a different aspect of death.
Upon baking, the bread is adorned with a sugar glaze comprised of simple ingredients such as flour and water. Once cooled and dusted with sugar, it is ready to be displayed on the ofrenda, symbolizing the cycle of life and death celebrated during Dia de Muertos.