Portugal · Southern Europe
Broa de Milho
Also known as Portuguese corn bread
A Portuguese cornmeal-and-rye loaf, dense and faintly sweet from the corn, traditionally paired with sardines and caldo verde soup.
Method
Wood-Fired Deck Oven
Hydration
68%
water to flour
Glycemic index
68
Medium GI
Energy
245 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 3
- sweetness
- 2
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 245 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Dense crumbly crumb
- Thick dark crust
Typical ingredients
- Corn / Masa
- Rye Flour
- Water
- Sourdough Starter
- Salt
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