Brazilian recipe
Potato Bread (Pão de batata)
This potato bread is a Brazilian classic, prized for its soft dough and an irresistible cheese filling.
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Ingredients
2 tablets of fresh yeast
1/2 cup (tea) of milk
100 g of margarine
3 potatoes, cooked and mashed
2 eggs
Salt to taste
Wheat flour until the dough reaches kneading consistency
Prato cheese for filling
1/2 cup (tea) of milk
100 g of margarine
3 potatoes, cooked and mashed
2 eggs
Salt to taste
Wheat flour until the dough reaches kneading consistency
Prato cheese for filling
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking ingredients at local grocery stores or markets. For the filling, Prato cheese is traditional, but Mozzarella or mild semi-hard cow's milk cheese can be used as a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Work the dough well until it becomes homogeneous and soft.
- Cover the dough and let it rest until it doubles in volume.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape the buns.
- Place a piece of cheese inside each unit and seal well.
- Arrange the breads on a baking sheet and wait for them to rise again.
- Brush an egg yolk over the surface of the breads.
- Place in a preheated oven until they are golden brown.
Observations
A practical and home-style recipe, perfect for a snack or afternoon coffee. The secret lies in the dough consistency and the resting time to ensure the buns turn out light and fluffy.
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