Brazilian recipe
Stale Bread Cake (Bolo de pão velho)
Turn leftover bread into a delicious, budget-friendly cake. This traditional recipe is the perfect way to reduce kitchen waste while enjoying a comforting treat.
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Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 large eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons room-temperature butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
3 large eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons room-temperature butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local supermarkets like Woermann Brock or Spar. Stale bread is best sourced from your own kitchen pantry or a local bakery's 'day-old' discount section. If you do not have butter, margarine is a common local substitute.
Preparation method
- In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, eggs, and butter.
- Whisk or blend well until a smooth, homogeneous cream is formed.
- Add the cubed stale bread and gradually pour in milk while blending continuously until the bread is fully broken down and the batter reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Finally, gently fold in the baking powder.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch.
Observations
The 'Bolo de Pão Velho' is a classic Brazilian recipe that revives the time-honored practice of repurposing ingredients to avoid waste. Crafted from stale bread, this cake is celebrated for its simple preparation and unique flavor, serving as a practical and flavorful option for breakfast or a mid-afternoon tea break. It represents a resourceful approach to reinventing leftovers into a delightful delicacy.
The process is straightforward and does not require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to any home cook. The result is a moist, aromatic cake that is sure to please the entire family.
The process is straightforward and does not require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to any home cook. The result is a moist, aromatic cake that is sure to please the entire family.
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