Overview
- January 6 remains the focal date for sharing the ring-shaped bread whose form and candied fruits carry symbolic meaning tied to reunion and renewal.
- Crónica publishes three at-home options: a classic enriched dough with staged rising and pastry cream, a filled version with chantilly, and a savory ring featuring deli meats, olives, and mozzarella.
- A new CDMX guide maps where to buy: historic stalwarts such as Pastelería Ideal and La Vasconia anchor the canonical style, with Pastelería Suiza known for its nata-filled rosca.
- Chef-led, masa madre offerings stand out, including Nicos’ family-recipe rosca with an orange-blossom and rum syrup sold by preorder, Cuina’s sourdough-based range, and Rosetta’s orange-and-rosemary ring filled with almond marzipan.
- Seasonal access is limited, with Amado selling through January 7 and several shops requiring advance or online orders, while Cardín Pastelería donates part of sales to the Axolotl Museum.