Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)
Transform 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 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk as needed to reach desired consistency
3 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk as needed to reach desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread: Any day-old bread can be used. This can include sliced bread, baguette ends, or rolls.
Eggs, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, baking powder, and milk are common pantry staples found in the dairy and baking aisles of most supermarkets.
For specialty Brazilian ingredients or if you're looking for a wider variety, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty food stores. These stores often carry a range of imported goods and may offer specific types of bread suitable for this recipe.
Eggs, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, baking powder, and milk are common pantry staples found in the dairy and baking aisles of most supermarkets.
For specialty Brazilian ingredients or if you're looking for a wider variety, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty food stores. These stores often carry a range of imported goods and may offer specific types of bread suitable for this recipe.
Preparation method
- In a blender or stand mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until a homogeneous cream is formed
- Add the cubed stale bread and gradually add milk, 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 cake 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 making the most of 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 go to waste, turning them into a delicacy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't 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 doesn't 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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