No-Knead Broa (Portuguese Corn Bread)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

10 min

40 min

2 hours

Easy

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

271

Sugar

Fat

1.	In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, salt, honey, olive oil, and cornmeal. Stir well to combine.
2.	Add in the flour, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough should be sticky and wet.
3.	Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise for 2 hours.
4.	Preheat your oven to 450°F.
5.	Grease a cast iron skillet or baking sheet with oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the dough onto the skillet or sheet and dust with additional cornmeal.
6.	Bake for 30-40 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
7.	Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

This bread is easy to make and requires no kneading.

It has a crisp crust and a soft, tender crumb.

Pairs well with soups, stews, and other hearty dishes.

This bread is high in carbohydrates and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The dough can be sticky and messy to work with.

This bread is a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
The cornmeal in the recipe adds fiber and nutrients like thiamin and phosphorus.

	3 cups lukewarm water
	1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
	1 1/2 tablespoons salt
	1/4 cup honey
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 1/2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
	5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
	cornmeal , for pizza peel and dusting the top