Brazilian recipe
Homemade Baked Bauru: A Savory Traybake
A baked take on the classic Brazilian Bauru, this savory traybake pairs ham, mozzarella, and a tangy sauce within a soft, fluffy batter. Ideal for a quick meal or a substantial snack.
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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 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tbsp dried oregano
250 g deli ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Butter for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
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 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato purée
1 tbsp dried oregano
250 g deli ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Butter for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are readily available in local supermarkets. Use standard deli-style ham and block mozzarella for best results. If unavailable, cornflour is interchangeable with cornstarch.
Preparation method
- Blend the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt in a blender until the batter is 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 mixture aside
- Grease a rectangular baking tin (approx. 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with butter and dust lightly with flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared tin
- Distribute the chopped ham, mozzarella, and the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the base layer
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and additional oregano to taste
- Place into 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 Baked Bauru is a practical and comforting take on the classic hot sandwich, transformed into a hearty savory bake. This oven-baked version skips the bread, offering a light, fluffy batter layered with generous amounts of ham and cheese, brought together with a vibrant tomato sauce. It is the perfect recipe for those craving something flavorful and simple to prepare, suitable for lunch, dinner, or a filling snack. The combination of ingredients creates a crowd-pleasing dish with the convenience that only an oven-baked meal can provide.
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