Brazilian recipe
Homemade Bauru de Forno: An Easy Savoury Bake
A clever oven-baked take on the Brazilian classic, this savoury loaf combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavourful sauce in a soft, fluffy batter. It's the perfect no-fuss comfort food for a quick lunch or family-friendly dinner.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 large eggs
500 ml whole milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt, to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g deli ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Butter, for greasing the pan
All-purpose flour, for dusting the pan
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
3 large eggs
500 ml whole milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt, to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g deli ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Butter, for greasing the pan
All-purpose flour, for dusting the pan
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find standard pantry items like flour, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil at any major Canadian grocery store. For the ham and mozzarella, the deli counter or cheese aisle of any supermarket is perfect. Coconut milk is easily found in the international or Asian food aisle. Green olives are typically in the condiments or international aisle. If you are looking for specific Brazilian ingredients or a wider selection of tropical items, check out independent Latin grocers or international food markets in your city.
Preparation method
- In a blender, pulse the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until you have a smooth, well-combined batter
- Set the batter aside
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, olives, tomato sauce, one tablespoon of oregano, and a pinch of salt
- Set the tomato filling aside
- Grease a standard rectangular baking dish (approx. 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with butter and lightly dust it with flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish
- Evenly layer the chopped ham, mozzarella, and the prepared tomato filling over the batter
- Pour the remaining batter over the top to cover the filling
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a bit of extra oregano
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the centre is set
Observations
Bauru de Forno is a brilliant, practical twist on the beloved Brazilian sandwich, reimagined as a hearty savoury loaf. This baked version skips the bread entirely, offering a soft, cake-like base packed with a generous filling of deli ham and mozzarella, all tied together by a zesty tomato sauce.
It’s an ideal recipe when you need a crowd-pleasing meal that’s both simple to whip up and deeply satisfying. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a substantial snack, this one-pan wonder brings that home-cooked comfort with the ease of oven-baked cooking.
It’s an ideal recipe when you need a crowd-pleasing meal that’s both simple to whip up and deeply satisfying. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a substantial snack, this one-pan wonder brings that home-cooked comfort with the ease of oven-baked cooking.
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