Brazilian recipe
Easy Oven-Baked Bauru Savoury Pie
A baked take on the classic Bauru, this savoury pie features ham, mozzarella, and a flavourful sauce inside a light, fluffy batter.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml whole milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
Plain flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs
500 ml whole milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
Plain flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find dairy, eggs, and fresh produce at local municipal markets or supermarkets in Suva and Nadi; canned goods and pantry staples like flour, cornflour, and coconut milk are available in all major grocery stores.
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, chopped olives, tomato purée, one tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling aside
- Grease a rectangular baking tin (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with flour
- Pour half of the prepared batter into the tin
- Evenly distribute the chopped ham, mozzarella, and the tomato sauce mixture over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle grated parmesan and oregano over the top to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at a moderate temperature (180°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the pie is golden and set
Observations
This Oven-Baked Bauru is a practical and comforting take on a popular Brazilian snack, transformed into an easy savoury bake. This version skips the traditional bread, using a soft, fluffy batter filled with layers of ham and cheese, complemented by a savoury tomato sauce. It is a fantastic choice for a quick lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack, offering a crowd-pleasing flavour profile with the convenience of being baked in a single tray.
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