Posted on Friday, November 13, 2020 in
Bread Recipes
Traditional Madeira Region Bolo do Caco Recipe
This traditional Madeira region bolo do caco recipe, a typical bread can be found on the Island of Madeira.
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Preparation time | 20 min |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 2 h 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
2.2 lbs (1000 gr) of flour1.65 lbs (750 gr) of sweet potatoes2 tablespoons (28 gr) of active dry yeast1 pinch of saltWater (150 ml)
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Preparation
- Peel the potatoes, boil them in water and reduce them to puree.
- Add the yeast into a little water (aprox 150 ml) and add the salt as well.
- Place the flour on a clean surface, open a hole in the middle and place the sweet potatoes and yeast.
- Knead well and let the dough ferment for 2 to 3 hours.
- Divide the dough into small portions and flatten them (on a floured surface).
- Then cook the caco cakes on a hot skillet on both sides.
Suggestion: You can brush the cakes with garlic butter and sprinkle them with chopped parsley and a little salt.
Recipe & Photo Credit: oilhadamadeira.pt
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Comments

Bijay Thapa
I like bolo de caco. It can be served with anything you want with butter, cheese or curry.
6 Months ago, Friday, October 4, 2024

Jill
I had this in Funchal last week and can't wait to make it myself. Going to make it tomorrow evening for my garlic bread-loving granddaughters. In Funchal, they made it with oil for me, rather than butter, as I am a vegan 🥰 I will make it with vegan-friendly butter. I will update after I have made it.
2 Years ago, Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Jürgen
When you're a vegan, whats about the yeast ?
2 Years ago, Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Brian
Yeast is a fungus so perfectly fine for vegans.
1 Year ago, Monday, January 15, 2024

Anita Velho
Looks good. I have never made it before, I think it might freeze well. I will make it soon. I love your Portuguese recipes.
2 Years ago, Saturday, April 15, 2023

Soemie Mokamat
I had eaten it in Funchal (went 3 times to Madeira). I have made it here at home Rotterdam, The Netherlands. And my friends like it too
2 Years ago, Friday, March 31, 2023