Brazilian recipe
Easy Oven-Baked Bauru Savoury Traybake
A clever baked twist on the classic Bauru, this savoury loaf features a fluffy batter packed with ham, mozzarella and a tangy tomato base. Perfect for a quick lunch or family dinner.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 large eggs
500 ml full cream milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup tomato purée (passata)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g leg ham, diced
300 g mozzarella, diced
Butter, for greasing
Plain flour, for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
3 large eggs
500 ml full cream milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup tomato purée (passata)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g leg ham, diced
300 g mozzarella, diced
Butter, for greasing
Plain flour, for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are readily available at major Australian supermarkets. Look for leg ham and block mozzarella in the deli section for better quality. Coconut milk can be found in the international or Asian cooking aisle.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt, processing until the batter is completely smooth
- Set the prepared batter aside
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, chopped olives, tomato purée, one tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling mixture aside
- Grease a rectangular baking tin (approx. 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with butter and lightly dust with plain flour, tapping out the excess
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin
- Evenly distribute the diced ham, diced mozzarella, and the tomato sauce mixture over the base layer of batter
- Pour the remaining batter over the top to completely cover the filling
- Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese and extra dried oregano to taste
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the traybake is golden brown and firm to the touch
Observations
This Bauru-style traybake is a practical and comforting adaptation of a beloved Brazilian staple. By swapping the traditional bread for a whisked, fluffy batter, this recipe creates a substantial savoury bake filled with diced ham, melted mozzarella, and a seasoned tomato sauce. It is an ideal go-to for a fuss-free weeknight meal or a hearty snack, offering a golden, cheesy finish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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