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Homemade Bauru Bake: An Easy and Delicious Savoury Cake Recipe
A baked version of the classic Bauru, this savoury cake combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavourful sauce in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a quick snack or meal.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
Wheat flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Oregano, to taste
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
Wheat flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at your local supermarket. Coconut milk, olives, and cheeses like mozzarella and Parmesan are commonly available. For a wider variety of imported or specialty ingredients, check larger supermarkets or specialty food stores.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, wheat flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt. Blend until you have a smooth batter
- 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 aside
- Grease a rectangular baking dish (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with wheat flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared dish
- Evenly spread the chopped ham, chopped mozzarella, and the tomato sauce filling over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and oregano to taste on top
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat (180°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm
Observations
The Bauru Bake is an adaptation of the popular Brazilian sandwich, transformed into a practical and comforting savoury cake. This baked version does away with the bread, featuring a soft batter and a generous filling of ham and cheese, all enwrapped in a homemade tomato sauce.
It's an ideal recipe for anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a substantial snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that appeals to all palates, with the convenience that only oven baking can offer.
It's an ideal recipe for anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a substantial snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that appeals to all palates, with the convenience that only oven baking can offer.
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