Portuguese Cornbread: Broa (Tyler Florence) Recipe

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Portuguese Cornbread: Broa (Tyler Florence)
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  1. In a small bowl combine the yeast, sugar, and the warm water in a large bowl until the yeast is dissolved and foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt with the boiling water. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon to blend. Add the melted butter and mix to incorporate. Now, pour the yeast mixture into the cornmeal mixture, stirring to combine. Gradually add the flour, mixing well after each addition. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if the dough feels dry and doesn't come together easily. Continue to mix until a dough forms into a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Grease a large bowl with oil and transfer the dough to the bowl, brush the top with more oil so it is completely coated. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 11/2 hours.
  4. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and knead briefly, 3 or 4 times, to punch out the air. Gather the dough into a ball and shape it into a round loaf. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and place a pizza stone in the oven to heat up.
  6. Put the dough round on the pizza stone and brush the top with oil. Sprinkle the top of the bread with coarse salt. Bake in middle of the oven for 40 to 50 minutes until the bread is golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped. *To recreate the steam effect from authentic Portuguese brick ovens, spray the bread and oven walls with cold water every 10 minutes. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1838.8 Kcal (7699 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.53g 50%
Cholesterol 60.74mg 20%
Sodium 11708.88mg 488%
Potassium 414.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 338.9g 113%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 41.39g 166%
Protein 43.04g 86%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 8.8mg 49%
Calcium 145.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.73 Kcal (937 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.96g 50%
Cholesterol 7.39mg 20%
Sodium 1424.61mg 488%
Potassium 50.41mg 9%
Total Carbs 41.23g 113%
Sugars 0.6g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5.04g 166%
Protein 5.24g 86%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 49%
Calcium 17.7mg 15%

* 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

  • 38.7
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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