Brazilian recipe
Homemade Baked Bauru: Easy and Delicious Recipe
An oven-baked version of the classic Bauru sandwich, this savory cake combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavorful sauce in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a snack or 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 oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
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 oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Coconut milk, milk, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, eggs, onions, green olives, tomato sauce, oregano, ham, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and margarine are commonly found in most supermarkets. Look for them in the dairy aisle (for milk, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, margarine), baking aisle (for flour, cornstarch, baking powder), pantry staples (for oil, salt, oregano), and deli/refrigerated section (for ham). Olives can be found in the canned goods or international aisle. Tomato sauce is usually in the canned goods or pasta sauce aisle. Some specialty or larger supermarkets may have a dedicated international foods section where you might find specific brands of coconut milk or tomato sauce.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until a homogeneous batter is formed
- 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 all-purpose flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared dish
- Evenly distribute 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 temperature (180°C or 350°F) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm
Observations
The Baked Bauru is an adaptation of the popular Brazilian recipe, transformed into a practical and comforting savory cake. This baked version eliminates the need for bread, featuring a fluffy batter and a generous filling of ham and cheese, enveloped in a homemade tomato sauce.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients ensures a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only oven preparation can offer.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients ensures a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only oven preparation can offer.
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