Handcrafted Walnut Broas from Beira Baixa - Geocakes

A recipe that has survived generations

Some flavours need no introduction - they need to be tasted. Geocakes' Walnut Broas are proof of that: an ancestral Beira Baixa recipe, hand-shaped by Chef Raquel Ramos in Idanha-a-Nova, the territory of the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO. Each broa holds the right balance between the natural sweetness of walnut, the deep aroma of aniseed and a touch of honey from local apiaries. No shortcuts, no artificial additives - just time, hands and a recipe.

Ingredients with provenance, flavour with identity

The Walnut Broas are made following the principles that have defined Geocakes since 2012: ingredients sourced preferably from short Beira Baixa supply chains, with no artificial flavourings, colourings or unnecessary preservatives. Walnut - present at 5% of the recipe - brings unmistakable texture and flavour. Honey (5%) comes from regional apiaries and sweetens gently. Aniseed, cinnamon and baking soda complete a formula that could have been written in a hundred-year-old recipe book. Because, essentially, it was.

Handmade, one by one

Each broa is individually shaped. It's not a production line - it's a workshop in Idanha-a-Nova where quantity is deliberately limited so as not to compromise the result. This choice has a cost and a reward: the cost is scale; the reward is the consistency of someone who knows exactly what they're doing. The final texture is soft inside, slightly firm outside - the balance a handcrafted broa should have.

From the Naturtejo Geopark to your table

Idanha-a-Nova isn't just Geocakes' address. It's a territory with its own identity, recognised by UNESCO through the Naturtejo Geopark - the first in Portugal. Producing here isn't just a logistical decision; it's a commitment to the territory, to local producers and to preserving a regional gastronomy that deserved to reach further. In that sense, the Walnut Broas are a small ambassador for Beira Baixa.

Why choose these broas

• Preserved ancestral recipe - traditional Beira Baixa formula, unaltered for industrial production
• Trusted regional ingredients - walnut and honey from local producers, preferably from short supply chains
• Handcrafted production, no artificial additives - no colourings, no artificial flavourings, no unnecessary ingredients
• Hand-shaped, one by one - the texture and look of someone who cares about the process from start to finish
• Direct support for Beira Baixa producers - buying Geocakes means supporting a local, sustainable production ecosystem