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EASTER in Spain is a big deal. There are huge crowds of people lining up the streets to see the Semana Santa procession. All that religious fervor can work up a pretty good appetite..
The lack of chocolate Easter eggs may surprise visitors, but there are many other delicious traditional Spanish treats that mark the occasion.
Torrijas
French toast is the most important and popular Easter dish in Spain. Torrijas – thick pieces of bread soaked with milk and then fried in syrup – are as synonymous with Semana Santa and Semana Santa’s religious statues as the pointy hats.
These can be found in many places, from bakeries to restaurants. They are also easy to make at home.
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Flores fritas
The beautiful flowers shaped treats are usually found in Castilla La Mancha or Castille y Leon, but they can be purchased all across Spain.
Spanish housewives used to compete for the prettiest ones, using the flower-shaped molds that were passed down through the generations.
La Mona de Pascua
This brioche bun is a close relative of Spain’s Roscon De Reyes Christmas Cake.
The cakes are popular with children in Catalunya, Valencia and other regions. They are often given to them as Easter gifts and contain a chocolate yolk at their centre instead of the traditional boiled eggs of the past.
Buñuelos de viento
This dessert is available all year long, but it’s especially popular during Semana Santa. They are sweet dough balls that have been fried and covered with sugar. Bueñuelos are typical in every region but the best ones can be found in Andalucia, and are especially good in Granada.
Pestiños
Also a popular dish at Christmas, Pestiños are a traditional Spanish pastry made from flour, aniseed, and olive oil. Popular in southern Spain, they are often glazed with honey or sprinkled with sugar.
Potaje de Vigilia
There is a savory Easter dish that you must try if, by chance, you don’t like sweets.
On Good Friday, this hearty stew is served. It contains cod, chickpeas and spinach, along with garlic and a hard-boiled yolk. It is known as ‘Vigil stew’ supposedly as it is eaten by the faithful as they await the resurrection.
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