Cocol

Cocol

Alternative names	Torito, Cocolli
Type	Bread
Place of origin	Mexico
Main ingredients	Wheat flour, milk, eggs

Cocol is one of the oldest types of bread known in Mexico. It was created when the Spanish invaded the Mesoamerican cultures. The Spanish taught Mesoamericans how to bake a bread, and then they made their own with the ingredients that were common at that time. This new bread was called cocol, from the word cocolli in Nahuatl. It is also known as torito in some parts of the country. Cocol is made out of wheat flour, milk and some eggs. Before it is baked, the mass is given the figure of a rhombus. It is usually eaten with jam.

References

• Castelló Yturbide, Teresa; María Josefa del Río de Redo. Delicias de antaño : historia y recetas de los conventos mexicanos.