Show Notes
Today’s guest is Mariela Camacho, pastry chef and founder of Comadre Panadería, a Mexican American bakery in Austin, Texas, known for its beautiful pan dulce made with traditional techniques, local ingredients, and heirloom Texas grains. Mariela is a two-time James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef.
She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the journey that led her into baking and starting a pop-up, which eventually led to her brick-and-mortar. Mariela also talks about how her upbringing shaped her ethical business practices and her mission of nourishing her community.
Then, Mariela and Jessie dive into one of Mexico’s most iconic treats—the concha. Mariela shares all her best tips for making the enriched sweet bread with its signature crackly shell top, and dives into the flavors they offer at Comadre Panadería, including strawberry, chocolate, and matcha.
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