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Meet the Poder—The Art of Goan Breadmaking
Discover Goa’s soul in the humble loaf. Walk to a local bakery, meet the poder, and bake your own pão from scratch using time-honored methods that connect community, culture, and craft.
Price
500/- INR PER Person
Duration
1 hour
Recommended Dress
Casual Attire
Experience
Before day breaks fully, follow a winding village path to a neighborhood bakery where Goa’s oldest morning ritual begins—breadmaking. Ms. Anisha, the village’s beloved poderin, welcomes you into her world of dough and discipline. With flour-dusted hands, you’ll knead and shape your own pão as she shares stories of Portuguese influence, community routines, and why bread remains at the center of Goan life. As your loaf bakes in the clay oven, sip chai and snack on local savory treats. It’s a moment that blends storytelling, scent, and skill—and leaves you carrying both bread and memory back to the resort.
Itinerary
Through the Morning Mist
Walk from the resort to the village bakery while learning about Goa’s breadmaking legacy and Portuguese culinary imprint.
Welcome to the Bakehouse
Meet Ms. Anisha and explore her wood-fired ovens and kitchen traditions that rise before the sun does.
Hands in the Dough
Knead, shape, and prepare your own pão alongside Anisha using locally milled ingredients and traditional techniques.
Break Bread, Share Stories
While your loaf bakes, enjoy tea and Goan snacks as Anisha shares anecdotes about community, celebration, and the daily life of a poder.
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