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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑4gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Pan de Galleta

How to order / say it
Say it Pan de Galleta — [pahn deh gah-YEH-tah]
Order I would like the Pan de Galleta, please.
Locally Me gustaría el Pan de Galleta, por favor.
Say locally

A dense, crusty flatbread unique to Trinidad.

Why try it?

A delightful companion to any meal, Pan de Galleta is deeply rooted in social gatherings and serves as a daily bread that's beloved in Trinidadian households.

How it tastes

Characterized by its hard crust and dense texture, this bread has a mildly sweet taste with hints of yeast and is perfect for soaking up stews and sauces.

Origin & History — first documented: 1865

Brought to life during the colonial era, Pan de Galleta adapted to local tastes, becoming a staple in mid-19th century Trinidad through bakeries that catered to the burgeoning sugar industries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 300 ml warm water
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 7 g yeast
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Gradually add water and oil, kneading into a dough.
  3. 3 Roll into flat rounds and bake until golden.

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