Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)
Transform stale bread into a delicious and economical cake. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for using up leftovers.
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Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
3 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread: Use any type of bread that is a day or two old. White bread, French bread, or even sweet bread can work. Save leftover bread from meals.
Eggs: Commonly found in the dairy section of any supermarket.
Granulated sugar: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Unsalted butter: Found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Baking powder: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Milk: Commonly found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Eggs: Commonly found in the dairy section of any supermarket.
Granulated sugar: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Unsalted butter: Found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Baking powder: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Milk: Commonly found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a blender or electric mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until a smooth cream forms
- Add the cubed stale bread and gradually add milk, beating continuously, until the bread is well broken down and the batter reaches a creamy, uniform consistency
- Finally, incorporate the baking powder and mix gently
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch
Observations
Old bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that revives the custom of using food to prevent waste. Made with stale bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, making it an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It's a creative way to reinvent ingredients that would otherwise go to waste, turning them into a delicacy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that the whole family will enjoy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that the whole family will enjoy.
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