Pan de campo is a
flatbread with a name that is thought of as country bread, camp bread, or cowboy bread.[1] The bread was a regional staple of
cowboy and
vaqueros of southern
Texas.[2] Celebrated in several southern Texas festivals, it was named an official symbol of Texas in 2005.[3]
Description
Pan de campo is a flatbread made from wheat flour, baking powder, salt, a fat, and water. Traditionally it was cooked in a
dutch oven.[1] The resulting round loaf is 1 to 1–1/2 inches thick.[3] The flavor is biscuit-like.[4]
Sourdough bread was more widespread on cattle drives in Texas than the regional pan de campo. They were consumed along with other breads including tortillas, hoe cakes, and cornbread.[7] In June 2005, Governor
Rick Perry signed legislation making pan de campo the official state bread of Texas.[3]
References
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ab"Pan de Campo", Texas Monthly, November 2016, retrieved 2018-08-20