Fun fact: Its name comes from its preparation with butter or lard.
Historical evidence tells us that mantecadas appear for the first time in the book called “The Art of Pastry”, written by Juan de la Mata, a Spanish pastry chef at the beginning of the 19th century, thus marking the beginning of this famous bread.
This pancake or shortbread is characterized by being a soft and very spongy bread, mainly vanilla flavor that may or may not have a casing. Traditional mantecadas come in only one flavor, however, as time has passed, they have begun to bake them in different flavors and decorate them with toppings or toppings of fruit, candy or chocolate.
Mantecada in Mexico is a huge success and has become one of the most loved and recognized rolls for all generations.
