Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake (Bolo de pão velho)
Turn day-old bread into a delicious, budget-friendly cake. This traditional Brazilian recipe is ideal for using up leftovers.
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Ingredients
4 cups day-old bread, cubed
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, enough to reach the right consistency
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, enough to reach the right consistency
Where to find ingredients
Look for day-old bread in the bakery section or use leftover bread from home. Butter, eggs, sugar, milk, and baking powder are easy to find in supermarkets and neighborhood shops; if needed, substitute unsalted margarine for the butter.
Preparation method
- In a blender or stand mixer, add the sugar, eggs and butter
- Beat well until you get a smooth cream
- Add the cubed day-old bread and start pouring in the milk little by little, beating continuously, until the bread is well broken down and the batter becomes creamy and even
- Finally, fold in the baking powder and mix gently
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch
Observations
Old bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that keeps the habit of using up food and avoiding waste. Made with day-old bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and distinctive flavour, making it an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It is a creative way to reinvent ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away, turning them into a treat.
The preparation is straightforward and does not require advanced cooking skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that appeals to the whole family.
The preparation is straightforward and does not require advanced cooking skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that appeals to the whole family.
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