Pan de Cristal Artisan Sliced Bread

Pan de Cristal is an amazingly light, airy bread with a honeycombed interior. Each package holds five sliced pieces of bread, ready for the toaster. The crust is very thin and shatteringly crisp.

Bakers in Barcelona had a mission to create a crisp, airy bread with an otherworldly lightness. After years of experimentation, they introduced Pan de Cristal, or “glass bread.”

Cristal bread is all natural, made from a mild sourdough starter. It has a delicate flavor and incredible crunch. After toasting, it is ideal for ‘pan con tomate’ (‘pa amb tomaquet’ in Catalan), the famed Catalan tomato toast. It is also great for sandwiches or as a crisp bread served with your favorite soup or salad.

Pan con tomate is a simple tomato dish often served for breakfast. Simply toast the bread, then rub with a sliced garlic clove. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, rub with half of a ripe tomato, sprinkle with salt and you are ready to serve. You can add sliced Ibérico ham or anchovies if you’d like. So simple and amazingly delicious!

Our Pan de Cristal was selected by chef José Andrés as an iconic Spanish food, and his logo appears on every package.

Will the bread arrive frozen?

It may arrive thawed depending on shipping, but should be stored frozen until ready to use.

How should I prepare whole loaves of bread?

Let them defrost for 30 minutes prior to baking. Then bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for best results.

Do I need to defrost pre-sliced bread before use?

No, sliced bread can go straight from the freezer to the toaster without thawing.

How are frozen perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships frozen items in a recyclable cooler with dry ice and frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition.

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.