Yuca bread
Serves | 4 |
Prep time | 25 minutes |
Cook time | 30 minutes |
Total time | 55 minutes |
Meal type | Appetizer, Bread |
Ingredients
- 1lb of peeled yuca (cassava)
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Directions
1. | Peel the yuca with a vegetable peeler, removing both the waxed outer peel and the rosy underpeel. Cut the white flesh crosswise into 2 or 3 pieces |
2. | Cook it in a large pot of unsalted boiling water until the pieces begin to split open, about 20 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cold water and continue to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes |
3. | Remove the yuca with a slotted spoon and remove and discard the fibrous core. Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate the cooked yuca |
4. | Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place pizza stone, grilled or pie dish in the oven to preheat |
5. | In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the flour mixture. |
6. | In a large measuring cup, stir together the grated yuca, the eggs, oil and 1/4 cup water. Pour this mixture into the well in the flour. |
7. | Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together, adding a little extra water if the dough seems dry. |
8. | Knead on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic 3-5 minutes |
9. | Roll out the dough to fit the pizza stone, about 1/2 inch thick. Prick in several places with a fork |
10. | Bake for 8-10 minutes, until gold. Cut the bread into wedges and serve |