SINCE 1887 Old-fashioned manufacturing   This rustic tahona, dedicated to baking artisan bread, can be considered one of the most traditional bakeries in Madrid, since there are documentary references to it from the end of the 19th century, although it probably had been in operation since before. After various changes in ownership, José Menor Canal, from Orense, reopened the Galician Bread Museum in Plaza de Herradores in 1986, between Calle Mayor and Calle del Arenal. After many years of dedication, today it is the sons of José Menor, -Alberto, Juan Manuel and José - who have taken over the establishment. The business has expanded in recent years, and the family has opened more stores both in and around Madrid (“Pandepi”), all committed to old-fashioned manufacturing: hand-kneaded bread, introduced with a wooden shovel. The dedication of the artisan and the rigorous respect of the deadlines that its manufacture requires is what makes his bread so special. In addition to the different breads and loaves that they make, in this establishment you can find a wide variety of typically Galician items such as charcuterie, cheeses or local wines, empanadas or the famous Santiago cake.