17/02/2016
;) PRIVATE WALKING CITY TOUR CUSCO ;)
SAN PEDRO MARKET
Pan Chuta - Sweet Anise Bread from the Peruvian Andes
Pan chuta is a unique bread from the Andean mountains near Cusco - one of many interesting regional Peruvian breads. Characterized by its sweet anise flavor and large disk-like shape, pan chuta comes from Oropesa ("la ciudad del pan," or city of bread), a pretty city with nearby valleys that are excellent for growing the wheat that the Spanish conquistadores needed for their bread. The region is rich in Incan tradition, and these large, flat, round breads have become an integral part of the culture of Oropesa and the surrounding areas. The breads are baked in traditional wood burning ovens with eucalyptis leaves, and often given as gifts.
These breads are typically decorated, usually with harvets/wheat designs, and then sold in bakeries and on the street, piled up into huge stacks. It's difficult to recreate the flavor of a pan chuta that has been baked in an Oropesa oven, but you can come close. These breads are beautiful and delicious, and really do make excellent gifts. This recipe makes 3 medium or 2 large chutas - keep one for yourself and give the rest away!
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