Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Bauru-style Oven Bake
A baked twist on the classic Bauru, this savoury loaf combines ham, mozzarella, and a tasty sauce in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a quick snack or meal.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml full-cream milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups cake wheat flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
Cake wheat flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs
500 ml full-cream milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups cake wheat flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
Cake wheat flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients such as ham, mozzarella, flour, and fresh produce are readily available at local supermarkets or neighbourhood convenience stores in Botswana.
Preparation method
- In a blender, mix the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt until smooth
- Set the batter aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, olives, tomato purée, 1 tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling aside
- Grease a rectangular baking tin (approx. 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin
- Distribute the chopped ham, mozzarella, and the tomato sauce filling evenly over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle grated parmesan and oregano over the top
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden and firm
Observations
The Bauru-style Oven Bake is a practical and comforting take on the traditional Brazilian favourite. This baked version skips the bread, featuring a soft, fluffy batter filled with generous helpings of ham and cheese, complemented by a flavourful tomato sauce. It is an ideal recipe for a quick and delicious meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The blend of ingredients creates a dish that appeals to everyone, offering the convenience of a simple oven-baked preparation.
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