 Broa de Avintes, a rye bread traditionally made in Northern Portugal. | |
| Alternative names | Boroa de Avintes |
|---|---|
| Type | bread |
| Place of origin | Portugal |
| Region or state | Avintes |
| Associated cuisine | Portugal |
| Invented | ca. 16th century |
| Cooking time | |
| Serving temperature | hot or cold |
| Main ingredients | corn 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.