PORTUGUESE CORNBREAD - BROA
A traditional Portuguese cornbread, this yeast bread has the wholesome rustic flavor and texture that suitably accompanies soups. I found this for ZWT on a website of traditional Portuguese foods.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 9" Broa
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup of the cornmeal, the salt and boiling water and stir vigorously until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the lukewarm water.
- Let it stand for 2 or 3 minutes, then stir to dissolve the yeast completely. Set the bowl in a warm draft-free place, such as an unlighted oven, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the yeast doubles in volume.
- Stir the yeast into the cornmeal mixture. Stirring constantly, gradually add the remaining ½ cup of cornmeal and 1 cup of the flour. Gather the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl and drape a towel over it. Set it aside in the draft-free place for about 30 minutes, or until it doubles in bulk.
- With a pastry brush, coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and punch it down. Then knead it by pressing it down with the heel of your hand, pushing it forward and folding it back on itself repeatedly for about 5 minutes, meanwhile adding up to 1 cup more flour to make a firm but not stiff dough.
- Pat and shape it into a round flat loaf and place it in the greased pan. Drape a towel over it and set it aside in the draft free place for about 30 minutes, or until it doubles in bulk again.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the bread in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden. Transfer it to a rack to cool.
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Jan Khan
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cornbread was pretty good. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor. However, I found it to be a bit too crumbly for my liking.
Topon Ahmed
[email protected]This cornbread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a cornbread that is lighter and fluffier.
Afsar nawabpthan
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cornbread. The addition of cornmeal and rye flour gives it a slightly nutty flavor that I really enjoy.
Asim Nazir
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've tried several cornbread recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cornbread is moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Mac Muliro
[email protected]I followed the recipe but my cornbread didn't turn out as good as I expected. The texture was a bit too dry and the flavor was bland.
Tiffany Merite
[email protected]This cornbread is amazing! The texture is perfect and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Lukman Balogun
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ndidzulafhi Ramudzuli
[email protected]This cornbread is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The texture is moist and tender, and the flavor is sweet and savory.