Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)
Turn leftover bread into a delicious, budget-friendly cake. This classic Brazilian recipe is perfect for making the most of what you have.
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Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to achieve desired consistency
3 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to achieve desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread is best made at home from loaves that are a day or two old. All other ingredients – eggs, sugar, butter, baking powder, and milk – are readily available staples found in any local supermarket or neighbourhood grocer in Kenya. Check your local bakery or supermarket's bread aisle for your preferred loaf to start with.
Preparation method
- In a blender or electric mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, and softened butter
- Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy
- Add the cubed stale bread, gradually adding milk while blending continuously. Continue until the bread is well broken down and the batter reaches a smooth, uniform consistency
- Finally, gently fold in the baking powder
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched
Observations
The Bolo de Pão Velho is a treasured traditional Brazilian recipe that champions the art of avoiding food waste by repurposing ingredients. Crafted from stale bread, this cake is celebrated for its sheer simplicity and distinct flavour, offering an economical yet delightful option for breakfast or an afternoon treat. It's a clever way to transform items that might otherwise end up in the bin into a truly scrumptious baked good.
The preparation is refreshingly straightforward, requiring no advanced culinary expertise, making it accessible to everyone. The outcome is a wonderfully moist cake with an inviting aroma that the entire family will savour.
The preparation is refreshingly straightforward, requiring no advanced culinary expertise, making it accessible to everyone. The outcome is a wonderfully moist cake with an inviting aroma that the entire family will savour.
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