Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Bauru-Style Savoury Bake
A delicious oven-baked version of the classic Bauru sandwich, this savoury loaf features a fluffy batter packed with ham, mozzarella, and a flavourful sauce.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose wheat flour
3 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose wheat flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose wheat flour
3 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp dried oregano
250 g ham, chopped
300 g mozzarella cheese, chopped
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose wheat flour for dusting
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find dairy products like milk, mozzarella, and parmesan at local supermarkets or neighbourhood dairies (dukas). Fresh onions, olives, and tomato sauce are widely available at local produce markets or major retail stores. Wheat flour and cornflour can be found in the baking aisle of any grocery shop. Coconut milk is easily sourced from canned goods sections in supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Whisk 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 sauce, 1 tablespoon of oregano and salt to taste
- Set the filling mixture aside
- Grease a rectangular baking tin (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin
- Distribute the chopped ham, mozzarella, and the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the batter
- Pour the remaining batter over the filling
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and extra oregano to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and firm
Observations
This Bauru-style savoury bake is a convenient and comforting twist on a popular Brazilian snack, reinvented as a practical loaf. By moving away from traditional bread, this recipe uses a light, fluffy batter to house a generous filling of chopped ham and melted mozzarella, all brought together with a savoury tomato sauce. It is an ideal dish for those seeking a tasty, no-fuss meal, perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or a substantial snack. This bake is sure to please the whole family with its balanced flavours and the convenience of a simple oven-prepared dish.
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