pão
Pão is the Portuguese word for bread, a staple food made by baking dough composed primarily of flour, water, salt, and a leavening agent such as yeast or a natural starter. The dough is mixed, allowed to ferment, shaped, and baked, producing a range of textures from light and airy to dense and chewy. Depending on the flour used and the method of fermentation, bread can be leavened with commercial yeast or sourdough cultures and can be produced as loaves, rolls, or flatbreads.
Origin and etymology: The term pão derives from the Latin panis and is cognate with similar words
Varieties: In both Portugal and Brazil, common forms include pão francês, a long, crusty loaf similar to
Use and culture: Bread is a daily staple, served at meals with butter, cheese, or accompaniments such
Nutritional aspects: Wheat breads supply carbohydrates and varying amounts of protein and fiber depending on flour