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Bolo do Caco

Cultural Context

Bolo do Caco hails from Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago known for its rich culinary traditions. This flatbread, made with sweet potato and flour, is often enjoyed warm, slathered with garlic butter, making it a beloved accompaniment to meals. Traditionally served at gatherings, it symbolizes the island's hospitality and is now enjoyed in various forms across Portugal and beyond, often adapted with different toppings.

PortuguesePTMadeiraside
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups sweet potato
2 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
4 pieces bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sweet potato

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: potato

Butternut squash is nutritious and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

1

Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Boil sweet potato until tender, then mash until smooth.

3

Combine mashed sweet potato with water and olive oil.

4

Add the sweet potato mixture to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

5

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten into discs.

7

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.

8

Cook each disc until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

9

Remove from heat and brush with olive oil and minced garlic.

10

Serve warm, often alongside butter or garlic spread.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingboilinggrilling

Equipment Needed

potbowlgrillspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Caco CakeMadeira Bread

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