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 bread that is a day or two old can be used. Store it in a bread box or on the counter to allow it to dry out slightly before cubing.
Eggs: Widely available in the dairy or refrigerated section of any supermarket.
Sugar: Standard granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Butter: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. Ensure it's at room temperature before using.
Baking Powder: Available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Milk: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. Whole milk is generally recommended for richness, but other types can be used.
Eggs: Widely available in the dairy or refrigerated section of any supermarket.
Sugar: Standard granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Butter: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. Ensure it's at room temperature before using.
Baking Powder: Available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Milk: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. Whole milk is generally recommended for richness, but other types can be used.
Preparation method
- In a blender or mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until you get a smooth cream
- Add the cubed stale bread and start adding milk little by little, 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 avoid waste. Made with stale bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, making it 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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