Brushed with an egg wash to give them a glorious sheen, she bakes them for about 20 minutes. When they emerge, she lightly sprays the pastry with a sugar syrup. The same process goes for her ...

Flaky in appearance like puff pastry, oreja has many crisp layers that fold in each other to form the ear shape. The pastry is lightly brushed with a honey-esque glaze to give it sweetness.

LOS ANGELES -- El Gallo Bakery keeps the tradition of Mexican sweet bread alive. The family business has been in East Los Angeles since 1949, and has only grown in popularity.