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Bolo do Caco

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Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:01:18 -0800
v122.n034.9
* Exported from MasterCook *

                            Bread, Bolo do Caco

Recipe By     :Jazmin Shah-Dutta
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         For the garlic butter:
   8                oz.  unsalted butter -- softened, (2 sticks)
   6             medium  garlic cloves -- peeled and finely chopped (3/4 oz.)
   1              tbsp.  parsley -- finely chopped
      1/2          tsp.  kosher salt
                         For the bread:
   1              small  sweet potato -- (about 8 oz.)
   2          teaspoons  active dry yeast -- or 4 tsp fresh
   3 1/4           cups  all-purpose flour -- (16 oz.), plus more for dusting
   1               tsp.  kosher salt
                         Canola oil -- for greasing

This fluffy Madeiran flatbread is something between a pita and and 
English muffin. The addition of sweet potato gives the dough a bit of 
chew and a generous shmear of garlic and herb butter before serving 
elevates them to a stand-alone appetizer.

Time: 5:10

In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to combine the butter, garlic, 
and parsley. Season with kosher salt, mix well, and set aside.

Preheat an oven to 375F. Wash the sweet potato and bake until it is 
very soft, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove it from the oven and set aside 
until cool enough to touch. Remove the peel, mash, and measure 1/4 
cup; save the rest for another use.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine 1 cup 
cold water and the yeast. Add the flour followed by the salt and mix 
on low speed until combined, but still shaggy, about 1 minute. Add 
the mashed sweet potato, increase to second speed and continue mixing 
until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, transfer the 
dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside until 
nearly doubled and very gassy, 60 to 70 minutes.

Lightly flour a work surface, turn the dough out onto it and divide 
into eight 2 1/2 oz pieces. Shape each piece into a rough ball, cover 
loosely with plastic wrap, and set aside to relax for an additional 
10 to 15 minutes. Flatten and stretch each ball into a disk about 6 
1/2" across, cover, and set aside to puff up until they are about 1-1 
1/2" thick, 35 minutes.

Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat. When the 
pan is hot, slap one of the loaves onto the dry pan. Cook until 
golden brown, slightly charred in places, and cooked through, 2 to 3 
minutes per side. Continue cooking the rest of the loaves in this 
manner, cover with a dry towel, and cool to room temperature.

When the bread is cool, use a serrated knife to split the loaves in 
half like English muffins. Reheat the skillet to medium and slather 
the inside of each loaf with 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter. 
Close the loaves back up, and rewarm slightly in the skillet, about 2 
minutes more per side. Cut the hot bread into strips, and serve warm.

S(Internet address):
   https://www.saveur.com/bolo-do-caco-recipe/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 412 Calories; 24g Fat (51.4% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
62mg Cholesterol; 360mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : 2019 - 0731