Hornazos (Easter Egg Bread)

Preparation

Hornazos are a traditional preparation from Bedmar and Garcíez and other areas of Jaén, especially associated with Easter. They are made with a bread dough enriched with olive oil and aniseed, which wraps around one or more whole boiled eggs before baking. Their decorated shape and festive character make hornazos a recipe closely tied to family celebrations and popular seasonal baking. The optional use of extra virgin olive oil with PDO Sierra Mágina adds flavour and reinforces the link with the area's olive-growing tradition.