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Regañao
Regañao () is a topped flatbread –similar to a ''pizza''– typical of the Teruel area, in Spain. It has an elongated and rounded shape, and it is covered with salted sardines (sometimes herring) or slices of Teruel ham, all accompanied by strips of red bell pepper that are usually embed in the dough. Regañaos are typical of the Aragonese cuisine, and are often accompanied with wine. Origin Similar breads are prepared in other areas of the Celtiberian Mountain Range, such as the ''bollo'' of Requena, province of Valencia, or the ham and bacon ''tortas'' from Almodóvar del Pinar, province of Cuenca Cuenca () is one of the five provinces of the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is located in the eastern part of this autonomous community and covers 17,141 square km. It has a population of 203,841 .... It should not be confused with the Andalusian '' regañá'', a very thin and crisp bread. A bakery in Teruel assures that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aragonese Cuisine
The Aragonese cuisine includes several typical dishes and ingredients of the local cuisine of Aragon, a community in Spain. Dishes and ingredients One of the most characteristic dishes of the traditional gastronomy of Aragon is roast lamb (prepared especially with ewes), known as ''ternasco''. Salted cod imported from other parts of Spain was also traditionally used in some dishes such as in the ''Albóndigas de bacalao''. Some of the most well-known main ingredients include ham (jamón) from Teruel, olive oil from Empeltre and Arbequina olives, sweet varieties of onion, and unusual vegetables such as borage and cardoon. Sweet Aragonese specialities are the '' trenza de Almudevar'', the '' tortas de alma'', ''guirlache'' (a type of nougat), ''adoquines'', ''frutas de Aragón'' (a confit of fruit covered in chocolate) and ''Españoletas'' (a kind of local cookie). Breads * Pan de cinta * Pan de pintera, pintadera or estrella * Pan de cañada (bread with olive oil) * Pan de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bread Culture In Spain
Bread in Spain has an ancient tradition with various preparations in each region. Wheat is by far the most cultivated cereal, as it can withstand the dry climate of the interior of the country. Bread (''pan'' in Spanish)''Pan'' in Spanish and Galician; ''Pa'' in Catalan; ''Ogia'' in Basque. ''Hogaza'' for loaf, and ''panecillo'' for a roll. has been a staple food that accompanies all daily meals year round. The Iberian Peninsula is one of the European regions with the greatest diversity of breads. The Spanish gourmet José Carlos Capel estimated a total of 315 varieties in Spain. The most popular variety, the (baguette-shaped bread) makes up 75% of bread consumption. In addition to consumption, bread in Spain serves historical, cultural, religious and mythological purposes. Unlike brown breads made in northern Europe, white flour is preferred in the South, as it provides a more spongy and light texture—though less nutritional value. From the Pyrenees to the north it is more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flatbread
A flatbread is bread made usually with flour; water, milk, yogurt, or other liquid; and salt, and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are Unleavened bread, unleavened, although some are leavened, such as pita bread. A Serving size, serving of 85g (~3 ounces) of pita bread has 234 Calorie, calories. Flatbreads range from below one millimeter to a few centimeters thick so that they can be easily eaten without being sliced. They can be baked in an oven, fried in hot oil, grilled over hot coals, cooked on a hot pan, tava, Comal (cookware), comal, or metal griddle, and eaten fresh or packaged and frozen for later use. History Flatbreads were amongst the earliest food processing, processed foods, and evidence of their production has been found at ancient sites in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the Indus Valley Civilisation, Indus civilization. The origin of all flatbread baking systems are said to be from the Fertile Crescent in West Asia, where they would su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celtiberian Range
Celtiberian Range (in Spanish language: ''Serranía Celtibérica''), also called South Sápmi, Lapland or Spanish Lapland (''Laponia del Sur'' or ''Laponia Española''), is the geographical term given to a small part of Spain due to its lower population and lack of infrastructure. Its nomenclature comes from the Celtiberian people, Celtiberians, a pre-Roman tribe who lived in this area long ago. Geography It comprises an area of 63,098 km². Through the range are 1,632 municipalities among several provinces. All but the Valencian Community are landlocked. It has a population of 503,566 inhabitants. References {{Reflist Geography of Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
