Sweet Bread (Massa Sovada)

Açores

Massa Sovada is a sweet bread baked across all the islands of the Azores.
Traditionally prepared for the festivities of the Holy Spirit, it is now enjoyed year-round.

In Maia, follow the winding streets, guided by the irresistible aroma in the air, and you’ll find your way to Fatita’s oven—Fátima Pereira, a master baker renowned for her exceptional Massa Sovada.”

Related Categories

Reading Time 1’
Wood is in his blood. Since he was a child, António José Paiva, or Paivinha, watched his grandfat...
Reading Time 1’
During the Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, agricultural goods and livestock donated by...
Reading Time 1’
Rita lives in Água Retorta, the village where she was born. She grows a garden with a view of th...
Reading Time 2’
The shelter of the monks (known as calouros) who fled from Furnas due to the 1630 volcanic erupti...
Reading Time 1’
Yam is a common tuber in the Azores and widely used in local cuisine. It’s easy to find at Mercad...
Reading Time 1’
The word “lapa” has pre-Celtic origins. A lapa can refer to a small cave, a slap, a b...
Reading Time 1’