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Portuguese Cornbread (Broa)

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:33:11 -0700
v119.n035.4
* Exported from MasterCook *

                       Cornbread, Portuguese  (Broa)

Recipe By     :Erika Bruce
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Ethnic
                 Low Fat                         Posted
                 Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   202            grams  corn flour -- (1 2/3C)
   2        tablespoons  honey
   1                cup  boiling water -- at room temp, plus
      1/4           cup  water -- at room temp
   137            grams  bread flour -- (1C), plus more for dusting
   70             grams  rye flour -- (1/2C)
   2          teaspoons  instant yeast
   2          teaspoons  kosher salt

Traditionally, broa is made with corn flour, which is dried corn that 
is ground finer than cornmeaYou can use finely ground cornmeal, but 
the bread will have some granularity in the crumb. This dense, hearty 
loaf is delicious sliced and spread with salted butter. Stored in an 
airtight container or zip-close bag, leftover broa will keep for up 
to three days at room temperature; the flavor and texture are best if 
the bread is toasted.

Tip: Don't let the loaf rise for longer than indicated, as the bread 
may bake up with an unpleasantly boozy, slightly sour flavor. Unlike 
most bread doughs that double in bulk during rising, this one 
increases only by about 50 percent.

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the corn flour, 
honey and boiling water on low until evenly moistened and a thick 
mash forms, 30 to 60 seconds.

Turn off the mixer and let sit until just warm to the touch, about 30 
minutes. Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with kitchen parchment.

Add the room-temperature water, bread and rye flours, yeast and salt. 
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low, scraping down the bowl 
as needed, until a cohesive dough forms, about 5 minutes; the dough 
should clear the sides of the bowl and feel tacky but not excessively sticky.

Turn it out onto the counter and use your hands to shape the dough 
into a ball about 5" in diameter. Set on the prepared baking sheet, 
dust the top with flour and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a 
warm, draft-free spot until the volume increases by about 50 percent, 
1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 500F with a rack in the middle position.

Bake the bread for 15 minutes. Reduce to 300F and continue to bake 
until deep golden brown, another 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the bread 
from the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 2 hours.

S(Internet address):
   https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-cornbread-broa
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 135 Calories; 1g Fat (6.3% 
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 316mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2019 - 0816