What is the traditional Portuguese Easter bread decorated with a boiled egg called?

The traditional Portuguese Easter bread decorated with a boiled egg is called folar da Páscoa.

Folar da Páscoa is a Portuguese Easter bread whose form and flavor vary by region. A whole boiled egg is commonly placed on or into the bread and held in place with strips of dough. The egg represents new life and is incorporated into the loaf rather than hidden separately.

Some versions are sweet and spiced, while others are savory and may contain meats such as ham, sausage, or pork. Regional recipes are particularly associated with northern and central Portugal, including Trás-os-Montes and Chaves. Families often exchange folar as an Easter gift or serve it during the holiday meal.

The name folar can refer to several related regional breads, so recipes are not identical everywhere. Folar da Páscoa is distinct from Portugal’s Bolo-rei, a ring-shaped Christmas and Epiphany cake usually decorated with candied fruit.