Join us for a special Día de los Muertos bread-making workshop honoring community tradition bearer Mary Lou Valencia, who has been baking pan de muerto for altars and the community for almost 30 years. This is her last workshop at WorldBeat Center after over 20 years and passing of the baton—sharing her knowledge, recipes, and blessings with the next generation.

🕯️ Sunday, October 26 | 1–5 PM — “Working the Masa”
(Preparando la Masa)
Participants will learn how to create the masa for pan de muerto, guided by Mary Lou.

List of Ingredients and Tools
Ingredients

Small box of sugar
5 lb bag of flour
Oil of choice
Minimum 4 eggs (one always breaks, lol)

Tools

Medium or large mixing bowl for dough
Measuring cups and spoons
Small knife
Scissors
Baking tray
Kitchen towel or clean cloth to cover dough while it rises

Lista de ingredientes y materiales
Ingredientes:

Caja pequeña de azúcar
Bolsa de 5 libras de harina
Aceite de tu preferencia
Mínimo 4 huevos (siempre se rompe uno, jaja)

Herramientas:

Tazón mediano o grande para mezclar la masa
Tazas y cucharas medidoras
Cuchillo pequeño
Tijeras
Charola para hornear
Toalla de cocina o paño limpio para cubrir la masa mientras reposa

🕯️ Wednesday, October 29 | 6–9 PM — “From Oven to Ofrenda”
(Del Horno a la Ofrenda)
Return to bake your bread and prepare it as an offering for your loved ones.