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Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Bread Recipes

Azorean Flat Bread (Bolo de Sertã) Recipe

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This Azorean flat bread (receita de bolo de sertã) recipe, is great with any type of fish, enjoy while still warm.

Preparation time1 h
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In1 h 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings10 Servings

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories311 kcal
Fat15 g
Carbs38 g
Protein5 g

Ingredients

2 cups yellow or white corn flour1 teaspoon of table salt1 and 1/2 cups of boiling water1 cup of all-purpose flour1/3 cup of water
2 cups yellow or white corn flour1 teaspoon of table salt1 and 1/2 cups of boiling water1 cup of all-purpose flour1/3 cup of water

Preparation

*Makes 2 flat breads*

  1. Place the corn flour and salt into a large bowl and mix.
  2. Pour about one half of the boiling water over the corn flour and stir it well.
  3. Add the remaining hot water as you continue to stir.
  4. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Mix in the all purpose flour and 1/3 cup water.
  6. Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes, making sure all the flour is incorporated (add a little more water if needed).
  7. The dough should be a little lumpy, soft, and not very elastic.
  8. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  9. Divide the dough into two equal parts and form them into ball shapes.
  10. Dust one ball with flour and and then gently flatten it to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  11. Make sure the flattened dough is not larger than the pan it will be cooked in.
  12. Place the flattened dough carefully in a cast iron skillet (recommended).
  13. Cook on medium/low heat for about 20 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  14. When it is golden, flip to cook the other side.
  15. Repeat the process with the second piece of dough.
  16. Once done, place the breads on the serving platter and serve while hot.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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  • Diana Castro
    Diana Castro
    My grandmother had a friend who said her secret ingredient was a little bit of sugar but she never said how much. The bread was really good. There was only a hint of sweet which seemed to just mellow all the rest of the flavors. Have you heard of this?
    2 Months ago, Friday, November 28, 2025
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    Tuga Pops
    Hi Diana, yes, I have. For this recipe add two teaspoons of sugar, that will create that hint of sweetness you are looking for.
    2 Months ago, Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Manuel
    Manuel
    Is the ⅓ cup of water added to the all purpose flour cold or boiling again?
    2 Years ago, Saturday, July 13, 2024
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    Tuga Pops
    Cold.
    2 Years ago, Saturday, July 13, 2024
  • Rose
    Rose
    Can I use a ceramic sertao on my gas stove?
    3 Years ago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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    Tuga Pops
    Yes, I think that should be fine, let us know how it goes.
    3 Years ago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023
  • Dora
    Dora
    It’s Great But can I cook it in the oven?
    3 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Tuga Pops
    Hi Dora, don't think I have ever heard of anyone trying. It is supposed to be cooked on stove top, if you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular frying pan.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Marilyn
    Marilyn
    Do you grease or oil the skillet to keep the bread from sticking?
    3 Years ago, Monday, August 29, 2022
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    Tuga Pops
    No Marilyn, it should not stick.
    3 Years ago, Monday, August 29, 2022
  • Joseph
    Joseph
    Wow. This is basically a tortilla recipe we use here in Mexico. The masa (dough) is just in smaller balls and flattened in a tortilla press, then quickly grilled on a comal (or in a skillet, preferably cast iron also). It seems almost every cuisine has some form of flatbread and I have always enjoyed experimenting with them.
    4 Years ago, Saturday, March 26, 2022
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    Tuga Pops
    That is really cool to know, thank you.
    4 Years ago, Saturday, March 26, 2022
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