Enjoy a 2-hour pao bread-making experience in Goa, learning about Goan baking traditions and the cultural significance of the local poder.
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Gain insights into the history of pao and its journey to Goa from a knowledgeable guide, exploring the cultural influences behind this beloved bread.
Try your hand at making poi, using traditional techniques to create its unique taste and texture.
Make and savour your own panino using poi, blending Goan and Italian flavours in a delicious culinary twist.
Visit Majorda Cargo Railway Station and discover its historical role in Goa’s development.
Life of Pao: Bread Making Experience in Goa offers a 2-hour immersive journey into traditional Goan bread-making in Majorda, known for its rich culinary heritage. Led by a professional guide and expert baker, participants learn about the cultural significance of pao and engage in hands-on sessions to knead dough, shape loaves, and bake in a wood-fired oven using local ingredients. The experience includes crafting a panino from poi, blending Goan and Italian flavours. Enjoy freshly baked bread along with snacks and goodies. The experience also includes entry fees and permissions, concluding with a visit to Majorda Cargo Railway Station to explore its historical significance.
Activity Duration: 2 hours
Activity Start Time: 2 PM
Meeting Point: Da Tita by Magic Italy, Calata, Girim, Goa
Transportation is not included as part of the experience. Participants are required to arrange their own means of travel between stops. It is recommended to use a personal vehicle for convenience, as no transport services are provided during the activity.
The baking session takes place at a traditional mud bakery in Majorda, where participants gain hands-on experience making and baking pao. Guided by a skilled baker, participants knead the dough, shape the loaves, and bake them in a wood-fired oven, fully immersing in the authentic art of Goan bread-making.
Majorda is an ideal place to try pao making due to its deep-rooted connection to Goan bread-making traditions. The village is known for its authentic bakeries that have passed down the craft through generations. Participants can experience the true essence of pao-making in Majorda, surrounded by its rich culinary heritage and skilled local bakers.
Participants can experiment with various condiments, toppings, and fillings to create their own personalized panino using freshly baked pao, adding an Italian twist to their culinary creations. This allows participants to blend Goan bread with Italian flavors, creating a unique fusion experience during the Life of Pao session.