Pan de Muerto Recipe for Upcoming "Day of the Dead"

El dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is coming up on November 1st and 2nd. During this holiday the families decorate an altar to celebrate the lives of family members who have passed. It is considered a time to remember the dead and celebrate the memories they have left behind. The belief is that the dead will return during the 24-hour period to revisit the family to share in the celebrations, laughter and stories. The families spare no expense decorating an altar for the return of their loved ones. The altars usually contain water, salt and bread and other decorative items such as candles, incense, flowers and more. The bread called Pan de Muerto or "bread of the dead," is usually sweet with decorations resembling bones. Even if you don’t celebrate Las dias de las Muertas yourself, you can still enjoy this delicious sweet bread.