Tuesday, September 24, 2019

More Bread

Portuguese corn bread. It is a heavy little sucker, first time making and followed the recipe. Depending of taste and texture once it cools and if I decide it is worth making again I'll play with the amount of sugar and yeast.

Whatever it looks good and smells great.


BTW, I have a pot of fresh beans in the fridge. One of my favorite meals is fresh beans and old fashion farm cornbread, with a big slice of sweet onion and a hunk of cheese. For an old guy like me that no longer wants to chase women, it just doesn't get any better.

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5 comments:

  1. Ralph Boumenot3:29 PM

    If you like it, post the recipe and I'll try it. I prefer cornbread and beef stew over beans and cornbread.

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    1. I'm a OK guy7:19 AM

      Ralph,

      Here is a link https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-cornbread-broa .

      I'm not sure if I will make it again, while good it is kinda a "tweener". Not really cornbread nor bread. As cornbread I prefer old fashioned farmhouse cornbread and as bread a good loaf of French country style white or whole wheat bread suits me better. That said, give it a try, it's pretty good if you do not compare.

      ken

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  2. Steve D8:00 AM

    That looks great. You the man. Were you able to locate corn flour or was there improvisation?

    Another Portuguese bread that is iconic is their sweet bread, which has a very light texture and sweetness. My wife has tried to make it from published recipes and it never matches. It seems that duplicating baked goods is a monumental challenge, perhaps greater than woodworking skill.

    Without ever having the real thing it would be tough to evaluate. It's a beautiful country with great food...

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    1. I'm a OK guy10:14 AM

      Steve,

      No, I used Masa Harina De Maiz (I always have some). I don't know if you are familiar with Masa Harina, it is used to make tortillas and tamales. I figured if it turned out I would get on Amazon and find some corn flour. Amazon is a love/hate thing in my house, it is bad for the world but damn it makes life easy.

      I've been to Lisbon a few times, mostly for RONs. Like most of Europe, the folks there know how to live.

      BTW, I learned to make breads at my Momma's knee. She was a great cook and fearless in the kitchen. I didn't grow up on the usual West Texas diet of meat and potatoes.

      ken

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    2. Steve D5:49 PM

      I looked it up after posting before. It turns out Bob's Red Mill sells corn flour.

      Also, a bunch more recipes that I found but who can tell from reading how it will be?

      Now I have to negotiate kitchen privileges to try out a loaf.

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