Portuguese Corn Bread (Broa)

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water, warm
  • 3/4 cup milk, warm
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl stir together the remaining water, milk, salt, olive oil and cornmeal.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the cornmeal, stirring until combined.
  4. Slowly add the flour, a little at a time, until you have a soft dough that is not too sticky to work with. Adjust more or less flour as needed.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in bulk.
  7. Punch dough down, knead for 5 minutes.
  8. Grease a 9-inch round pie pan.
  9. Form dough into a round loaf that will fit into the pan. Place in the pan and cover, allowing to rise again in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  11. Bake for 40 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped.
  12. Cool on a rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.9g 34% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 72.5g 26% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9794.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 464.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 130mg 10% DV
Iron 4.4mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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