Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)
Transform stale bread into a delicious and economical cake. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for using up leftovers.
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Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread: Any type of leftover bread works. Store it in a plastic bag at room temperature for a day or two until it's stale enough. Eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and baking powder are standard pantry staples found in any supermarket.
For a more authentic Brazilian flavor or texture, consider using a crusty white bread or even French bread if available. Most supermarkets carry a variety of breads that can be used.
For a more authentic Brazilian flavor or texture, consider using a crusty white bread or even French bread if available. Most supermarkets carry a variety of breads that can be used.
Preparation method
- In a blender or electric mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until you get a smooth cream
- Add the cubed stale bread and start adding milk gradually, beating continuously, until the bread is well broken down and the batter reaches a creamy and uniform consistency
- Finally, incorporate the baking powder and mix gently
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch
Observations
Old bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that revives the custom of using food to prevent waste. Made with day-old bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, being an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It's a creative way to reinvent ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away, turning them into a delicacy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that pleases the whole family.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that pleases the whole family.
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