Masa Madre - Mexi-Jewish Babka

Don't recall seeing this here but just read an article about two women in Pilsen combining their Mexican heritage with traditionally Jewish pastries:

https://www.jta.org/2019/01/02/food/a-m ... er-chicago

https://www.facebook.com/hellomasamadre/

As a follow up I ordered a few babkas and some challahs from here. Simply top-notch. Prices seem a little high but absolutely worth it. These women know what they're doing.

Yes yes yes.
This is one of the great joys of this forum. I never would have known of this treasure.
Made the trek down today, and my my.
I was skeptical, but I take such few risks, it was worth a shot.
Superb is the correct adjective. My challah was warm, and truly gets better and better with every 1/2 hour it cools. This is the challah one would dream of making at home, if only one knew the secret. Light, eggy, tasty, perfect crust and texture - among the best I ever had.
I picked up a box of mini cinnamon churro babka, and WOW!
One can rarely eat a dessert that gets better with each successive bite - well that is what this experience was like. Sublime would be appropriate. A must-have / Well done Masa Madre!

jilter wrote:Yes yes yes.
This is one of the great joys of this forum. I never would have known of this treasure.
Made the trek down today, and my my.
I was skeptical, but I take such few risks, it was worth a shot.
Superb is the correct adjective. My challah was warm, and truly gets better and better with every 1/2 hour it cools. This is the challah one would dream of making at home, if only one knew the secret. Light, eggy, tasty, perfect crust and texture - among the best I ever had.
I picked up a box of mini cinnamon churro babka, and WOW!
One can rarely eat a dessert that gets better with each successive bite - well that is what this experience was like. Sublime would be appropriate. A must-have / Well done Masa Madre!

Thanks for the reminder. Gotta order.

Babka ladies are expanding (their business-my waistline). Some new items for Rosh Hashonah (apple babka with caramel and challah with figs) and they are now distributing out of Goddess & Baker on LaSalle/Wacker (pre-orders only). Also at Wicker Park Farmer's Market this Sunday. Just an FYI. Still the best challah in town.

Sad news, Masa Madre is shutting down on April 30th. Hints at some possible future endeavors. They will be missed. Best babka and challah ever. Still processing orders for the next couple of weeks:

https://hellomasamadre.com/

Thank you for posting this info. Where did you see the news? I do not see it on the link.

jilter wrote:Thank you for posting this info. Where did you see the news? I do not see it on the link.

It's on their Facebook page.

Dave148 wrote:

jilter wrote:Thank you for posting this info. Where did you see the news? I do not see it on the link.

It's on their Facebook page.

Took a few days but I did receive an email from them with this news a few moments ago.

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