Sweets and desserts

Tiborna doce conventual

A simple sweet of bread, mild olive oil, honey, sugar and cinnamon.

RegionPortuguese convent sweets
DifficultyEasy
Total time25 min
Servings4 servings
Photo of Tiborna doce conventual - traditional Portuguese sweet
Photo of the traditional Portuguese recipe.

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family and cook.

About the recipe

Tiborna has many regional interpretations, almost always centred on bread and olive oil.

In this sweet editorial version, Empório Portugal brings together rustic bread, honey, sugar and cinnamon for a simple dessert inspired by convent and home cooking.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices rustic bread
  • 3 tablespoons mild olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Sugar and cinnamon to taste
  • Orange zest
  • Chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  1. Toast the bread slices until firm.
  2. Drizzle with mild olive oil while still warm.
  3. Spread the honey over the top.
  4. Dust with sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Finish with orange zest and walnuts.
  6. Serve immediately.

Tips from Empório Portugal

  • Choose a fruity olive oil without excessive bitterness.
  • Rustic bread holds the topping better.
  • Serve warm to preserve aroma and texture.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

  • Mild treacle can replace honey.
  • Chopped Brazil nuts can replace walnuts.

Pairing

Herbal tea or coffee. No alcoholic drink is required.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like every traditional recipe, it may vary by region, family and cook.

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Quick facts

Prep
15 min
Cooking
10 min
Total time
25 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Occasion
Simple dessert, using bread

Pairing

Herbal tea or coffee. No alcoholic drink is required.

Empório tip

Choose a fruity olive oil without excessive bitterness.

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