Frigideiras are a traditional savory pastry made with a flaky dough and filled with minced meat, usually a mixture of pork and beef, seasoned with spices and onions. The name "frigideiras" comes from the method of preparation, as they are traditio... READ MORE
These crescent-shaped pastries consist of a thin, flaky dough that is filled with a sweet combination of sugar, egg yolks, ground almonds, and chila (gila) squash. After baking, they are shortly dipped in syrup, which provides the tortas with a cr... READ MORE
Tibias de Braga is a famous Portuguese sweet treat and one of the signature pastries of the city of Braga. They’re called tibias because of their shape, which is reminiscent of the tibia bone. This pastry consists of crunchy dough that's spr... READ MORE
These small Portuguese pastries hail from Braga. They consist of a pastry base and a sweet filling that combines egg yolks, sugar, and almonds. The cakes have a centuries-old tradition and were initially prepared by Franciscan nuns at the former c... READ MORE