This hojaldra, Guatemalan churro, and hojita (top to bottom) are three varieties of pan de manteca tostado, toasted bread made with shortening or lard. All are made with the same dough; apart from baking time, explained the counterwoman, they vary mainly in shape and texture. Yet each does taste a little different, and, to take with coffee, everyone has her favorite. They're just 50 cents each; dunk them all and decide for yourself.
For more on baked-goods style and substance, see Mi Guatemala Bakery.
Chapines Bakery
171-06 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Queens
718-739-6313
Well I have to say that Chapines Bakery is a place were I could find tipical food and bread that I didn't even remember from my country. Thanks to this website I found it and the bread was really good and the chuchitos,tamales and chiles rellenos. This bakery is the best piece of place that will transport you to Guatemala congratulations to the Bakery. Although i couldn't find it right away because their adress change to 171-06 jamaica Queens New York. I really recommend this place for the central american and defenitly the chapines.
Posted by: Brayan Martinez | October 22, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Glad I could help you get a taste of home! And thanks for the note about the new address; I've made the change to my original post.
Posted by: Dave Cook | October 24, 2007 at 01:18 PM