PORTUGUESE CORNBREAD (BROA)

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Broa is a yeasted cornbread eaten in Portugal. I found this recipe at the excellent 'Lip Smacking Goodness' blog.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
2 cups bread flour, approx

Steps:

  • Grind cornmeal to a powder in a food processor. You may skip this step, but the product will not be as smooth.
  • Mix 1 cup of powdered cornmeal, salt and water until smooth.
  • Add olive oil, and cool to lukewarm.
  • Blend in the yeast.
  • Gradually add the remaining cornmeal and 1 cup flour, mixing constantly.
  • Add more flour if dough is still sticky.
  • Rise until double in volume.
  • Knead until firm.
  • Shape into round loaf.
  • Rise until double.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1733.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 3570.6, Carbohydrate 336.9, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 46.2

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