Galician Rolls - Panecillo Tetiña by Peregrino

Tetiña rolls are easy to prepare; after just a few minutes in the oven, the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen. Made with a mild sourdough starter, the rolls have an airy interior surrounded by a crisp crust. Perfect any time of day, these rolls are small enough to serve as a roll with dinner but large enough to use for a small sandwich filled with Jamón Serrano and Manchego cheese.

If you are wondering about the name tetiña, yes, it is a slightly risqué word referring to the shape of the rolls!

Those of you who have visited Santiago de Compostela will remember eating the extraordinary bread of Galicia. We think this Galician bread is better than any we have tasted in Spain, and that is saying a lot.

Why is it so good? First, this is an all-natural sourdough bread. The humid climate of Galicia is ideal for sourdough, much like the Pacific northwest of the US. The baker's original sourdough starter continues to this day, with a little portion of each batch of dough mixed with the next one.

The medieval city of Santiago de Compostela is 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 Galician 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.