Portuguese Corn Bread (Broa)

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl stir together the remaining water, milk, salt, olive oil and cornmeal.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture to the cornmeal, stirring until combined.

4. 4

   Slowly add the flour, a little at a time, until you have a soft dough that is not too sticky to work with. Adjust more or less flour as needed.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in bulk.

7. 7

   Punch dough down, knead for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Grease a 9-inch round pie pan.

9. 9

   Form dough into a round loaf that will fit into the pan. Place in the pan and cover, allowing to rise again in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour).

10. 10

    Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

11. 11

    Bake for 40 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped.

12. 12

    Cool on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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