Portuguese Cornbread (Broa) Recipe

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Portuguese Cornbread (Broa)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages dry yeast

Directions:

  1. Grind cornmeal to a powder in a food processor. You may skip this step, but the product will not be as smooth.
  2. Mix 1 cup of powdered cornmeal, salt and water until smooth.
  3. Add olive oil, and cool to lukewarm.
  4. Blend in the yeast.
  5. Gradually add the remaining cornmeal and 1 cup flour, mixing constantly.
  6. Add more flour if dough is still sticky.
  7. Rise until double in volume.
  8. Knead until firm.
  9. Shape into round loaf.
  10. Rise until double.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.96 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.13g 5%
Sodium 359.26mg 15%
Potassium 134.14mg 3%
Total Carbs 36.42g 12%
Sugars 0.18g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 13%
Protein 7.02g 14%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 10.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.26 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 5%
Sodium 431.31mg 15%
Potassium 161.04mg 3%
Total Carbs 43.72g 12%
Sugars 0.22g 1%
Dietary Fiber 4.03g 13%
Protein 8.43g 14%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Calcium 12.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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