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All About Broa (Portuguese Corn Bread)

All About Broa (Portuguese Corn Bread)

Broa is a type of corn and rye bread traditionally made in Portugal, Galicia, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Brazil (where it is traditionally seasoned with fennel).

Broa ([ˈbɾow.ɐ] or [ˈbɾo.ɐ]) is a type of corn and rye bread traditionally made in Portugal, Galicia, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Brazil (where it is traditionally seasoned with fennel). Unlike the cornbread typical of the southern United States, broa is made from a mixture of cornmeal and rye or wheat flour, and is leavened with yeast rather than baking powder or baking soda.

 

The name "broa" comes from the Gothic or Suebian word brauth that means bread.

 

In Portugal, broa de milho is a type of broa listed on the Ark of Taste. This yeast bread has the rustic flavor and texture that suitably accompanies soups, especially caldo verde, a Portuguese soup made with tender kale, potatoes, and chouriço sausages.

 

In the Philippines, broa (or broas) traditionally refer to ladyfingers, and not to a type of cornbread. Additionally, in Guyana, broas are instead a style of sugar cookies (or biscuits), flavored with lime, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

 

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Comments

Ana Margarida
Ana Margarida - 1 year ago
I would love me some broa right about now. Que bom.
Esther da Silva Snyman
Esther da Silva Snyman - 1 year ago
I live your recipes. Thx for all of them. I love seeing and trying them.
Eddy
Thank you Esther.
1 year ago (+3) (-1)
Paula
Paula - 1 year ago
Love it 😊😊😊

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