Velhote facts for kids
| Region or state | Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Created by | Maria Francisca da Silva |
| Main ingredients | Flour, eggs, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon |
Velhote is a special sweet bread from Valadares, a town in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. It's a popular dessert there. Velhotes are a type of sweet bread with sugar and cinnamon. People often enjoy them on Saturdays. They are also a big part of the Sr. dos Aflitos religious feast in Valadares.
A Sweet History
Velhotes were first baked in the 1880s. A lady named Maria Francisca da Silva created them. She was from a place called Braga. Her sweet bread quickly became very popular.
Not much is known about the full history of Velhotes. But there's a fun story! It says that King Carlos I and Queen Amélie of Orleans once visited Porto. The legend claims they even ate Velhotes during their visit.
How Velhotes are Made
The first Velhote recipe was a bit different from today's. It included flour, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and lemon juice. It also had yeast and a spice called saffron. Over the years, the way this sweet bread is baked has changed.
Velhote Fans!
In Valadares, there's a special group of people. They are part of a "gastronomic brotherhood" called the Confraria Gastronómica do Velhote. This group works to celebrate and share the Velhote. They want everyone to know about this delicious and traditional sweet bread.
