Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Tiborna has many regional interpretations, almost always linked to bread and olive oil.
In this editorial sweet version, Empório Portugal combines rustic bread, honey, sugar, and cinnamon to create a simple dessert inspired by conventual and homemade traditions.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of rustic bread
- 3 tablespoons of mild olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- Sugar and cinnamon to taste
- Orange zest
- Chopped walnuts optional
Preparation method
- Toast the slices of bread until firm.
- Drizzle with mild olive oil while still warm.
- Spread honey on top.
- Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Finish with orange zest and walnuts.
- Serve immediately.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Use fruity olive oil, without excessive bitterness.
- Rustic bread holds the topping better.
- Serve warm to preserve aroma and texture.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Mild molasses can replace honey.
- Chopped Brazil nuts can replace walnuts.
Pairing
Herbal tea or coffee. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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