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Nutritional Values

🔥260kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾54gCarbs
🥑1gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️130 gServing

* Per serving · 130 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Piriquita Sintra Bread

How to order / say it
Say it Pão de Sintra — [pah-OH deh SEEN-trah]
Order I'd like the pão de Sintra, please.
Locally Queria o pão de Sintra, por favor.
Say locally

A rustic bread with a thick crust and soft interior from Sintra.

Why try it?

Pão de Sintra represents the hearty and simple culinary roots of Sintra. It's a staple at local tables, embodying the essence of Portuguese bread-making tradition.

How it tastes

This bread is dense and chewy with a slightly sour taste that complements its earthy aroma. Its thick crust offers a pleasant crunch, while the soft inside stays moist and flavorful.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Dating back to the 19th century, this bread utilized local wheat and simple techniques. It served as a vital food source, integrating into the daily life and diet of Sintra's inhabitants.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g wheat flour
  • 🥕 300 ml water
  • 🥕 10 g yeast
  • 🧂 10 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Knead dough until smooth and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Shape into a loaf and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (428°F) for 30-35 minutes until golden.

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