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Broa de Milho (Dairy-Free Cornbread)

A traditional Portuguese cornbread made without dairy. This rustic bread is slightly dense and pairs perfectly with soups or stews.

65m8 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
200 cal|4g protein|35g carbs|5g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. 3Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix well to form a dough.
  4. 4Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5Preheat oven to 190°C.
  6. 6Grease a baking pan and transfer the dough to the pan. Shape it into a round loaf.
  7. 7Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. 8Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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