Pan de Cruz de Ciudad Real

Pan de Cruz de Ciudad Real is a traditional type of bread made in the province of Ciudad Real. It is made by kneading wheat flour, water, and salt and baking it in wood-burning ovens. Pan de Cruz de Ciudad Real is a round, very dense and compact bread with a smooth, golden crust. The most characteristic feature, however, is the cross-shaped cut on the top of the bread. Inside, this bread is white, smooth and spongy in consistency with almost no air bubbles. This bread does not dry easily and remains fresh for six to seven days. One can readily recognize this bread by the PGI logo sticker that can be found on the bottom of the loaf.