Broa de milho Portuguese corn bread
A dense, golden loaf with a crackly crust and a sweet, nutty cornmeal crumb, great with soup.
- Time1 hr 30 plus rising
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.14 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pour 150 ml of the warm water over the cornmeal in a bowl, mix well and leave for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Add the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, oil and remaining water. Mix to a soft sticky dough.
- 3
Knead for 10 minutes on a lightly oiled surface until smooth, then leave in an oiled bowl, covered, for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 4
Shape into a round loaf, set on a floured tray, cover and rise for 30 minutes.
30 min - 5
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Dust the loaf with cornmeal and slash the top.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes until crusty and hollow when tapped underneath. Cool on a rack.
35 min
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