Brazilian recipe
Easy Baked Bauru-Style Savoury Traybake
A delicious baked twist on the classic Bauru sandwich, this savoury traybake features a fluffy batter packed with ham, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 large eggs
500 ml 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 sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella, cubed
Margarine for greasing
Plain flour for dusting
Gratinated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 large eggs
500 ml 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 sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella, cubed
Margarine for greasing
Plain flour for dusting
Gratinated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients are available at local supermarkets or neighbourhood grocers. For deli meats and cheeses, use the chilled sections of larger grocery stores. Coconut milk can be found in the tinned goods aisle.
Preparation method
- Blend the coconut milk, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt in a blender until smooth
- Set the batter aside
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped onion, olives, tomato sauce, 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 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 the top with grated parmesan and additional oregano to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the centre is set
Observations
This Bauru-style traybake is a practical and comforting take on the iconic Brazilian snack. By transforming the traditional filling into a baked dish, it creates a light, fluffy cake filled with generous layers of ham and melted mozzarella, all balanced by a savoury tomato sauce. It is the perfect recipe for a quick lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack that is sure to please the whole family with its simple preparation and classic flavours.
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