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Dairy-Free Bolo de Caco with Garlic ‘Butter’ recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Bolo de Caco with Garlic ‘Butter’

A delightful dairy-free take on Madeira's famous Bolo de Caco, featuring a soft flatbread served warm with a flavorful garlic 'butter' made from olive oil and herbs.

45m6 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
300 cal|7g protein|45g carbs|10g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. 2Add warm water and olive oil and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
  7. 7Roll each piece into a flat circle, about 1.27 cm thick.
  8. 8Brush the griddle with olive oil and cook the breads for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. 9While the breads are cooking, prepare the garlic 'butter': In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dried oregano with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
  10. 10Brush the warm Bolo de Caco with the garlic 'butter' and serve immediately.

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