Castelo Branco · PORTUGAL
Bicas
A traditional rustic bread from Beira Baixa, particularly associated with Castelo Branco.
THE STORY
At the table
Bicas are part of the traditional bread-making heritage of Beira Baixa. Traditionally prepared in local homes and wood-fired ovens, they reflect the region's rural cuisine, where bread was an essential part of everyday meals and accompanied many of the area's characteristic dishes.