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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Pan de Flores

How to order / say it
Say it Pan de Flores — [pahn deh floh-rehs]
Order I'll have the Pan de Flores.
Locally Quisiera el Pan de Flores.
Say locally

Lightly sweetened bread infused with floral notes and cinnamon.

Why try it?

Pan de Flores is a cherished island breakfast treat. The addition of floral essences reflects a creative blend of local flora influences in traditional baking.

How it tastes

This bread features a light, soft texture with hints of cinnamon and floral undertones. It is aromatic and subtly sweet, perfect for breakfast or tea.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed in the early 20th century, Pan de Flores incorporates local florals, adding a distinct beauty to traditional bread making. It quickly became favored during morning meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🧂 1 tsp floral essence
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 60 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and floral essence.
  2. 2 Knead with butter until smooth.
  3. 3 Bake until golden brown and fragrant.

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