Broa

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Broa is a type of cornbread traditionally made in Portugal and Galicia (and in Brazil, where it is traditionally seasoned with fennel). Unlike the cornbread typical of the southern United States, broa is made from a mixture of cornmeal and wheat or rye flour, and is leavened with yeast rather than baking powder or baking soda.

This yeast bread has the wholesome rustic flavour and texture that suitably accompanies soups, especially Caldo Verde, the Portuguese green soup made with tender kale, potatoes, and chouriço sausages. It has a wonderful crunchy crust when freshly baked.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried active yeast
• 150 ml (1/4 pint) tepid milk
• 200 ml (7 fl oz) tepid water
• 200 g yellow cornmeal
• 300 g (10 oz) strong white flour
• 1 level teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1. Add the ingredients to your breadmaker.
2. Set to Whole wheat - Bake rapid
3. * Above setting specific to panasonic DS-235 breadmaker
4. * Ideally: 15 min rest / 25 min knead / 1:40 min rise / 45 min bake
5. Remove and cool on a wire tray once baking is complete.

Variations

Please discuss other bake setting here.