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Nutritional Values
200kcal
6gProtein
40gCarbs
2gFat
4gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Broa de Milho
How to order / say it
Say it
Broa de Milho — [BRAW ah deh MEEL-yoo]
Order
I'd like a slice of Broa de Milho, please.
Locally
Quero uma fatia de Broa de Milho, por favor.
Say locally
A dense bread made with corn and rye flour.
Why try it?
This rustic bread is a complement to many Portuguese meals, representing the agricultural heritage and traditional flavors of Portugal's farming regions.
How it tastes
Broa de Milho has a thick crust and a slightly crumbly, moist interior, with a subtly sweet and earthy flavor from cornmeal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Broa de Milho has its roots in peasant cooking of the 16th century when maize became a common crop in Portugal. It's a staple bread in rural regions, especially in the north.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g cornmeal
- 🌾 100 g rye flour
- 🌾 100 g wheat flour
- 🫒 200 ml water
- 🥣 10 g yeast
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Mix cornmeal, rye flour, wheat flour, yeast, and salt.
- 2 Slowly add water until a dough forms.
- 3 Knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- 4 Shape into a loaf and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 40 minutes.
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