Brazilian recipe
Homemade Oven-Baked Bauru: An Easy and Delicious Recipe
An oven-baked take on the classic Bauru sandwich, this savoury cake combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavourful sauce within a fluffy batter. It's perfect for a snack or a quick meal.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g diced ham
300 g diced mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose 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 flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
250 g diced ham
300 g diced mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Coconut milk: Available in most supermarkets in the dairy or international foods aisle.
All-purpose flour and cornstarch: Standard pantry staples found in any grocery store.
Vegetable oil: Widely available in supermarkets.
Milk: Common dairy product found in all supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Baking powder: Found in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Onion and olives: Fresh produce and pantry items found in most supermarkets.
Tomato sauce: Available in cans or jars in the pasta sauce aisle of supermarkets.
Dried oregano: Common spice found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Ham and mozzarella cheese: Available at the deli counter or pre-packaged in the cheese section of supermarkets. Look for good quality deli ham and shredded or sliced mozzarella.
Margarine: Available in the dairy or baking aisle.
Grated Parmesan cheese: Found in the cheese section, often near pre-shredded cheeses or in blocks.
For a more authentic flavour, if you can find 'presunto cozido' (cooked ham) at a specialty deli or Latin American market, it would be ideal, but standard good quality deli ham works well.
All-purpose flour and cornstarch: Standard pantry staples found in any grocery store.
Vegetable oil: Widely available in supermarkets.
Milk: Common dairy product found in all supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Baking powder: Found in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Onion and olives: Fresh produce and pantry items found in most supermarkets.
Tomato sauce: Available in cans or jars in the pasta sauce aisle of supermarkets.
Dried oregano: Common spice found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Ham and mozzarella cheese: Available at the deli counter or pre-packaged in the cheese section of supermarkets. Look for good quality deli ham and shredded or sliced mozzarella.
Margarine: Available in the dairy or baking aisle.
Grated Parmesan cheese: Found in the cheese section, often near pre-shredded cheeses or in blocks.
For a more authentic flavour, if you can find 'presunto cozido' (cooked ham) at a specialty deli or Latin American market, it would be ideal, but standard good quality deli ham works well.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth batter
- Set the batter aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, chopped olives, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling aside
- Grease a rectangular baking dish (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with all-purpose flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared dish
- Evenly distribute the diced ham, diced mozzarella, and the tomato sauce filling over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano to taste over the top
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat (180°C or 350°F) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm
Observations
The Oven-Baked Bauru is an adaptation of a popular Brazilian recipe, transformed into a practical and comforting savoury cake. This baked version does away with the need for bread, featuring a fluffy cake base and a generous filling of ham and cheese, all wrapped in a homemade tomato sauce.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a tasty meal that's easy to prepare, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the convenience that only oven preparation can offer.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a tasty meal that's easy to prepare, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the convenience that only oven preparation can offer.
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