Broa is a Portuguese bread with Galician and Brazilian roots, made with corn, wheat, and rye flour. It has a coarse texture, thick crust, and a sweet flavor, perfect to accompany soups or broths. It is a symbol in Iberian and Brazilian cuisine.
Broa is a traditional Portuguese bread that combines cornmeal and other simple ingredients in its preparation.
Its texture is usually dense and moist, with a characteristic flavor that recalls rural tradition.
It is an ideal option to accompany fish or cheese dishes, adding an authentic and historically rich touch with each bite.
Broa
Ingredients
380 grams of Cornmeal
125 grams of Wheat flour
575 milliliters of Water
19 grams of Salt
6 grams of Yeast
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this cornbread, pour boiling water over the cornmeal and mix with a wooden spoon, letting the mixture rest as it cools.
Step 2 : Meanwhile, mix the other ingredients and let them rest in a covered container.
Step 3 : Then, combine both mixtures while stirring to ensure a homogeneous mixture.
Step 4 : It is important that the dough is tall, so it’s not just crust.
Step 5 : Grease an English bread mold with butter, pour the mixture into it, cover, and let it rest for 8 hours.
Step 6 : If you don't have the mold, you can use a pot instead.
Step 7 : Then, bake at 200°C (392°F) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the bread takes on a dark color.
Step 8 : It is recommended to serve with rich sardines, fatty and grilled.
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