Kababayan literally translates to "fellow countryman". These cute little muffins -- resembling a native Filipino hat (salakot) -- are always sold at every local panaderia. Chewy and moist cakes that we can call our very own.
Mornings are incomplete without this hot-tempered bread. Best with coffee (or hot chocolate for non-coffee drinkers). Pan de sal or pandesal fir breakfast is a sure win.
This cheese-covered bread is one of the favorite snacks of Filipinos. A witness to different stories shared during merienda time, no wonder it's curious to hear more.
Chewy bread, also known as "pan de regla" in other parts of the Philippines. This may look like a cross section of a sanitary pad (excuse me), but don't worry -- it's just sweet pudding!
The word "putok" means explosion, burst, or crack. This bread can have a soft to hard texture but is usually chewy and sweet. It was named like that because of its crown-like crack on top. The word is also a Filipino slang term for offensive underarm odor, so choose your words carefully when buying.
A soft, glazed bun with shredded coconut filling that bursts goodness at every bite. When you open a bag of hot pan de coco, remember the good ol' days as its sweet aroma fills the air.
No stress in waiting when you have this soft and wiggly cake. The Filipino custard cake is basically a chiffon cake topped with leche flan. Usually sliced in mini blocks, this soft and sweet cake will surely make your taste buds wiggle.