The Freshest Bread in Town

If you’re craving really fresh bread, go to Betsy’s Bakery on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.

There, pan de sal  comes out of  the oven every 20 minutes.

These big, soft Filipino rolls are marvelous, as only just-baked bread can be. They’re wonderful for breakfast, with dinner or for sandwiches.

I remember tasty adobo (pork) sandwiches in the Philippines, the light, sweet bread (yes—it’s sweet, not salty, although pan de sal means salt bread), was as much of a treat as the filling.

Betsy’s stacks pre-packaged pan de sal on the shelves. But why not get a paper sack full of steaming rolls just out of the oven? With the 20 minute schedule, you won’t have long to wait.   

Fresh baked pan de sal is $2 for 10 rolls at Betsy’s bakery, 1001 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA  90029. Tel: (323) 665-7483. Open daily from 8 a.m to 7 p.m.