Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in
Bread Recipes
This Azorean flat bread (receita de bolo de sertã) recipe, is great with any type of fish, enjoy while still warm.
| Preparation time | 1 h |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 311 kcal |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Protein | 5 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
Preparation
*Makes 2 flat breads*
- Place the corn flour and salt into a large bowl and mix.
- Pour about one half of the boiling water over the corn flour and stir it well.
- Add the remaining hot water as you continue to stir.
- Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Mix in the all purpose flour and 1/3 cup water.
- Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes, making sure all the flour is incorporated (add a little more water if needed).
- The dough should be a little lumpy, soft, and not very elastic.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and form them into ball shapes.
- Dust one ball with flour and and then gently flatten it to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Make sure the flattened dough is not larger than the pan it will be cooked in.
- Place the flattened dough carefully in a cast iron skillet (recommended).
- Cook on medium/low heat for about 20 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- When it is golden, flip to cook the other side.
- Repeat the process with the second piece of dough.
- Once done, place the breads on the serving platter and serve while hot.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
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Comments
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Diana CastroMy 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, 2025Hi 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 -
DoraIt’s Great But can I cook it in the oven?3 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023Hi 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 -
JosephWow. 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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