Broa de Avintes

Broa de Avintes
Broa de Avintes, a rye bread traditionally made in Northern Portugal.
Alternative namesBoroa de Avintes
Typebread
Place of originPortugal
Region or stateAvintes
Associated cuisinePortugal
Inventedca. 16th century
Cooking time
Serving temperaturehot or cold
Main ingredientscorn and rye flour

Broa de Avintes or Boroa de Avintes (locally) is a type of broa from Avintes, Vila Nova de Gaia with a long tradition in the north of Portugal. It is a dark brown, very dense bread made with maize and rye flours, with a distinctive and intense bittersweet flavour.

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