In Madrid, it’s common to see families and friends enjoying porras early in the morning before school or work.
Question for you: What’s your favorite breakfast food? Would you try dipping it in chocolate?
When I bit into my first porra, I felt excited, warm and happy! The crunch on the outside made a soft crackle sound, and the inside was so light it almost melted in my mouth. When I dipped it into the rich, creamy chocolate, I thought, “¡Qué rico! (How delicious!)” It reminded me a little of a doughnut, but with a Spanish twist. The café smelled like sugar and fried dough, and everyone around me was chatting and smiling. Eating porras felt more like being part of a fun morning gathering than just having breakfast.
Think about it: Have you ever eaten a food that made you feel like part of a tradition or reminded you of home?
Let’s take a peek inside a churrería (choo-ray-REE-ah) which is a café where porras and churros are made! I'm lucky because there's one only five minutes away from where I live! Making porras is a little like magic—simple ingredients turn into something amazing! First, a cook mixes harina (flour), agua (water), sal (salt), and a little bicarbonato (baking soda) to make a thick dough.
