Rosca De Reyes

MEXICAN & WORLDWIDE TRADITIONS

The Rosca de Reyes tradition started in medieval Europe where small cakes were made with a bean hidden inside. The person who found it would be crowned "King" for the holiday!

Some of the most traditional recipes call for "biznaga", candy made from the fishhook barrel cactus, to decorate the roscas – but what was once a beloved candy with indigenous origins, is now going extinct! Which is why our "nopalitos" are made with different kinds of acitrón!

Many countries & cultures have their own version of a Rosca de Reyes! From the New Orlean's "King's Cake" to France's "Gallette des Rois", 

In the 14th century, a slice of bread was first given to a poor person or stranger, then the next slices were intended for those serving in the King’s army, and the rest of the bread was distributed among the other guests.