Galician Bread - Barra Española

We bring you amazing bread from the ovens of a baker in Galicia. It has a crackly crust with a center that's light and airy. It's the unsung treasure of Celtic Galicia, a land of ocean, pastures and tiny fishing villages.

The thin, crisp crust surrounds light tender dough with many holes, and just the right texture. The secret is in the natural ‘madre’ dough, a very mild sourdough starter that adds elasticity and a crunchy crust.

The Galician barra is so easy to enjoy. Just pop this partially baked bread into your oven and bake for 10 minutes. We all know the wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread - what a treat for dinner or breakfast. Better still, slice and fill with slices of jamón and Manchego cheese for the perfect bocadillo sandwich.

Those of you who have visited Santiago de Compostela will remember eating the extraordinary bread of Galicia. That is why we have been looking for Galician bread for years. We think this Galician bread stands up against any we have tasted anywhere – and that's saying a lot.

The medieval pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela is inspiring in its spirituality and architecture, but is also memorable for its abundance of fresh seafood and vegetables native to the region. You can feast on sizzling platters of locally grown Padrón peppers, bubbling cazuelas of Coquille San Jacques from freshly harvested scallops and pulpo simmering in oil, garlic and smoked paprika. All of these extraordinary dishes are accompanied by bread that is legendary throughout Spain.

Will the bread arrive frozen?

It may arrive thawed depending on shipping, but should be stored frozen until ready to use.

How should I prepare whole loaves of bread?

Let them defrost for 30 minutes prior to baking. Then bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for best results.

How are frozen perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships frozen items in a recyclable cooler with dry ice and frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition.

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.