Bolo Do Caco
  1. Prick the potato skin with a fork and bake it at your favorite temperature until soft.

  2. Remove the skin and rice or cut the flesh in small pieces, measure 250g for this recipe.

  3. While warm, add to the bowl of a KitchenAid type processor and mix with the paddle attachment until soft.

  4. Add the butter, honey and salt, mix well. Allow it to cool until lukewarm.

  5. Mix the yeast with the flour, add to the potato and work with the dough hook, adding water until a dough forms.

  6. Transfer to a slightly oiled bowl, and let it rise at room temperature for 90 minutes.

  7. Cut the dough in 8 pieces, form each one into a ball, flatten it and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  8. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 30 minutes.

  9. Heat oven to 375F.

  10. Heat a griddle until water evaporates quickly on contact with the surface.

  11. Cook each side of the little buns for a couple of minutes, until a golden crust forms.

  12. Place them all in the oven for 20 minutes to finish baking. Internal temperature should reach 200-205F.

  13. Place them on a rack to fully cool before slicing.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇵🇹Portuguese

Occasions📆Everyday🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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