Brazilian recipe
Stale Bread Cake (Bolo de pão velho)
Transform stale bread into a delicious and economical cake. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for reducing food waste.
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Ingredients
4 cups of stale bread, cubed
3 eggs
3 cups of sugar
3 tablespoons of butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon of baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
3 eggs
3 cups of sugar
3 tablespoons of butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon of baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in general supermarkets or local grocers. For the bread, any crusty white loaf, baguette, or leftover rolls are ideal; as a substitute, any dry bread available in your pantry will work.
Preparation method
- In a blender or mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter.
- Beat well until you obtain a homogeneous cream.
- Add the cubed stale bread and start adding the milk gradually, beating continuously until the bread is well broken down and the batter reaches a creamy and uniform consistency.
- Finally, fold in the baking powder and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake 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
Stale bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that revives the custom of using up leftovers to avoid waste. Made with day-old bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, serving as an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It is a creative way to reinvent ingredients that might otherwise be discarded, transforming them into a delicacy.
The preparation is straightforward and does not require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that is sure to please the whole family.
The preparation is straightforward and does not require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that is sure to please the whole family.
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