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  • Crust and Crumb: Discovering the Varieties of Portuguese Bread

    Crust and Crumb: Discovering the Varieties of Portuguese Bread

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    Broa: The Hearty Cornbread Broa stands out as one of Portugal’s most beloved traditional breads. This dense, rustic bread combines cornmeal with wheat or rye flour. Bakers craft broa using yellow cornmeal, wheat, rye flour, and yeast. The result? A thick-crusted loaf with a moist, flavorful interior.Historically, peasants in northern Portugal baked broa using their corn harvests. Today,…