Celebrate Three Kings Day with Traditional Mexican Rosca de Reyes

In Mexico, one of the most beloved celebrations is Three Kings Day, or “Día de los Reyes,” which commemorates the day the Three Wise Men (Melcho,Gasper and Baltazar) brought gifts to the baby Jesus. This holiday, celebrated on January 6th dates back to Catholicism in Spain, reaching Latin America in the early years of evangelization in the New World and is rich with tradition, community, and, of course, delicious food. A centerpiece of the celebration is the iconic Rosca de Reyes—a sweet bread that symbolizes a crown, adorned with colorful candied fruits, representing the jewels of the three kings.

To truly elevate your Rosca de Reyes offerings, it’s important to incorporate traditional Mexican ingredients that make this cake both authentic and festive. At Bakers Authority, we offer specialty ingredients, including citron strips, a key ingredient in this celebratory bread. The bright, jewel-like appearance of citron strips and other glazed fruits adds not only flavor but also a visual connection to the colors of the Mexican flag: red, green, and white. This along with figs and cherries is what makes the "rosca" taste so delicious.

At Bakers Authority our customers can also find the small food grade plastic and baking resistant figurines (plastic representations of Baby Jesus) that are hidden inside the Rosca de Reyes referring to the biblical persecution suffered by the child and his parents by King Herod. This is a crucial element of the celebration as friends and family each must take a turn to slice a portion of the "rosca" and the person who finds it has to offer a party with tamales.

As you prepare for Three Kings Day, remember that by using high-quality, authentic ingredients, and beautifully designed packaging, you can help bring this meaningful celebration to life. Whether you’re part of the Mexican community or simply looking to engage with diverse traditions, Rosca de Reyes is a wonderful way to bring people together and share in the joy of the season.

Explore our selection of specialty ingredients and boxes at Bakers Authority, and make this year’s Three Kings Day celebration even more memorable!