Baking Traditional Broa Bread with Keen Tours in Braga
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical activity required; suitable for participants of all ages with basic mobility.
Overview
Discover the art of baking traditional Portuguese broa de milho with Keen Tours near Braga. Mix flour, hike local trails, and savor your creations in a celebration of food, history, and landscape.
Baking Bread - From Field to Plate
From 40€ per Person | Half-Day
Select participants and date
Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Experience the art of baking traditional Portuguese broa de milho from scratch in a unique blend of history and gastronomy. Enjoy hands-on dough preparation, explore local landscapes on a short hike, and savor your creations with delicious toppings and local delicacies. A memorable journey for all ages awaits!
Bake your own broa!
Rates per person
1 Person: 230€ 2 People: 115€ 3/4 People: 80€ 5/6 People: 50€ 7+ People: 40€
Duration
4 hours
About
Bake your own bread from scratch and learn about its secrets.
Broa de milho, the local corn bread, is one of the Portuguese products included in the Ark of Taste by the Slow Food Foundation. We'll use it as the motif to take you on both a History and Gastronomy journey: learn when and how corn arrived to Europe while going to the granary to get the kernels, thresh the kernels, understand how corn has to be mixed other flours (we use another cereal from Slow Food's Ark of Taste, the Barbela wheat, which we buy from a NGO with a project designed to save the Montague harrier), then plunge your hands into the dough, work it and watch it grow until it’s ready to rest.
While the dough rises, we'll to go on a short hike around the village and recongize how corn changed the landscape and the communal relations.
Back to our dough, we'll make several traditional bolas-de-entre-lenha: a flat bread with savoury bits that made for the bakers' lunch everytime she baked. We'll use a selection of localy produced delicacies as toppings, such as herbs, smoked meats, vegetables and olive oil.
After all the work, it's time to taste it, along with other local goods: seasonal salads, cheese and, of course, green wine and an organic infusion.
Specifics
- Suitable for ages from 2 to 75 years old
- 2 easy small hikes (approx. 30min each)
- Duration: full day – 10:00 to 14:00
- For groups of 10 or more people, please call or e-mail to book
Recommendations
- Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes – remember to bring trousers suitable for the horseback riding, namely that don’t restrict your movements
- Bring sunscreen (if relevant)
Includes
- Lunch, snacks and water
- Photos and videos
- Specialized local guide with first aid training and carrying a first aid kit
- A 2,00 € contribution for a conservation project
- All equipment necessary for the activities
- Insurance, both personal and liability
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy shoes for light hikes
Two short hikes are part of the experience over uneven village terrain; comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing
Portugueses weather can be variable; dress in layers and bring sunscreen during warmer months.
All ages welcome
This experience is suitable for children and adults, making it a great family activity with safe, guided hikes.
Hands-on dough preparation
Prepare to get your hands dusty and sticky; hand washing facilities and aprons are provided.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Montague harrier, a rare raptor benefiting from local conservation efforts
- Common Iberian hare, often seen in open fields near the hikes
History
Corn was introduced to Portugal in the 16th century and quickly became a staple, transforming landscapes and diets. Broa de milho remains a regional culinary icon.
Conservation
The use of Barbela wheat supports local NGOs working to protect the Montague harrier’s habitat, linking gastronomy with biodiversity preservation.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Braga
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable hiking shoes
Supportive footwear for walking short village trails involved in the experience.
Layered clothing
Adapt to changing temperatures during hikes and indoor activities.
Sunscreen
Protect exposed skin during outdoor hiking segments in sunnier months.
spring specific
Apron or old shirt
Helpful for protecting clothes during dough preparation; aprons are typically provided.