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Avintes woman with typical costume, by Sofia Martins de Sousa "The word broa is believed to originate either from the Suebian or Gothic brauth, meaning 'bread', or from Celtic roots such as bron or bara, though some scholars argue for a pre-Roman origin, as evidenced by similar terms like Spanish borona, Galician boroa, and Asturian borona."
The bread was traditionally produced in homes, with local women taking their dough for baking in communal ovens, or by small bakeries. [1] [2]Alentejo is a historical major producer of wheat for Portugal (and previously for Rome, which introduced the crop to the area), and during the period of Arab colonization the bread became well-known throughout the country.
Folar or folar de Páscoa is a traditional Portuguese bread served at Easter.The recipe varies from region to region and it may be sweet or savory. [1]During Easter festivities, godchildren usually bring a bouquet of violets to their godmother on Palm Sunday and this, on Easter Sunday, offers him a folar.
This bread incorporates milk, eggs, and butter. [32] Some recipes include lemon zest or cinnamon. This bread was traditionally grilled on a stone tile with a wood fire beneath it. [33] Bolo de Vesperas from the Azores is a yeasted cake using barley, lard, and butter prepared for Festa do Divino, a festival celebrating Pentecost.
A similar product is the Gâteau de Savoie, a traditional baked sponge cake from Savoie. [30] In the Portuguese cookbook Arte do Cosinheiro e do Copeiro, similarities between pão de ló and Gâteau de Savoie (bolo de Saboia in the text) were already noticed. [14] [31] Bizcocho, Spanish sponge cake and predecessors to the pão de ló.
Açorda is a traditional Portuguese dish composed of cubed or sliced stale bread with garlic, coriander, and poached eggs. It is a type of bread soup, although some variants have a consistency closer to that of a porridge. The version served in Alentejo, açorda à Alentejana, is a classic of the region's cuisine.
Pão de Mafra is an historical bread particular to Mafra, Portugal. It is derived from the pão saloio, a common staple bread made since the Middle Ages. Historically, pão de Mafra was a domestic bread made at home until the middle of the 20th century. Pão de Mafra is an oblong, rather flat loaf. It is commonly eaten plain, with butter or jam ...
Portuguese often consume rice, potatoes, sprouts (known as grelos), and bread with their meals and there are numerous varieties of traditional fresh breads like broa [6] [7] [8] which may also have regional and national variations within the countries under Lusophone or Galician influence.