Ángel Castañón

Ángel Castañón is a third-generation baker and entrepreneur who leads Panadería El Pantano in Mexico City. He emphasizes the importance of bread as a vital part of Mexican culture, believing it connects people to their origins and collective memory. Castañón advocates for a blend of tradition and modernity in baking, asserting that innovation should enhance, rather than erase, the rich heritage of bread-making. He recognizes the role of bread in fostering community and highlights the diverse varieties of Mexican bread as a source of national pride.