Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)
Turn stale bread into a delicious and economical cake. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for using up leftovers.
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Ingredients
4 cups cubed stale bread
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread can be any type of bread that is a day or two old, such as baguette, white bread, or whole wheat bread. Most supermarkets carry a variety of bread suitable for this purpose. Eggs, sugar, butter, baking powder, and milk are standard pantry items found in the dairy or baking aisles of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a blender or stand mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until a homogeneous cream is obtained
- Add the cubed stale bread and begin 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 baking 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 stale 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, transforming them into a delicacy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and does not 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 does not 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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