To prepare this delicious rice and cornflake bread recipe, we start by boiling the rice in salted water. It is essential that the rice is cooked well so that it becomes soft and releases its starch during the cooking process, thus providing a pleasant texture to the bread. After the rice has boiled, we let it drain well in a sieve to remove the excess water.
In a mixing bowl, we bring together the dry ingredients: flour, cooked rice, cornflakes, cornmeal, and salt. These ingredients combine perfectly and offer a unique flavor and a crunchy texture. We will then add the olive oil, which will give a rich flavor to the dough, and honey to add a subtle sweetness. The yeast will activate better if we mix it with warm milk, which we will gradually add to the mixture of ingredients. It is important that the milk is warm, not hot, as excessive heat can affect the yeast.
We knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes elastic and pulls away easily from the sides of the bowl. Then, we cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise for about 40 minutes in a warm place. This step is crucial as it allows the yeast to act and the dough to double in volume.
After the dough has risen, we sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and turn the dough out. We work it gently to remove the air, and then shape it into a stick which we divide into 10 equal pieces. Each piece is shaped into an oval, creating a uniform shape that will bake nicely. We place these shapes closely in a baking tray that has been greased with a little oil to prevent sticking.
Once we have arranged all the shapes in the tray, we let the bread rise for another 15 minutes. It is important to respect this step to ensure that each piece will rise evenly during baking. During this time, we preheat the oven to a high temperature. Once the oven is ready, we place the tray with the bread inside to bake. We bake for about 35-40 minutes, being careful to set the temperature correctly: the first 10 minutes at high heat to achieve a golden crust, then we reduce the temperature and continue baking at low heat.
After the bread is baked, we take it out of the oven and let it cool on a rack. The aroma that spreads throughout the kitchen is irresistible, and the texture of the bread will be soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe is perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or as an accompaniment to hearty meals. Enjoy your meal!
In a mixing bowl, we bring together the dry ingredients: flour, cooked rice, cornflakes, cornmeal, and salt. These ingredients combine perfectly and offer a unique flavor and a crunchy texture. We will then add the olive oil, which will give a rich flavor to the dough, and honey to add a subtle sweetness. The yeast will activate better if we mix it with warm milk, which we will gradually add to the mixture of ingredients. It is important that the milk is warm, not hot, as excessive heat can affect the yeast.
We knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes elastic and pulls away easily from the sides of the bowl. Then, we cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise for about 40 minutes in a warm place. This step is crucial as it allows the yeast to act and the dough to double in volume.
After the dough has risen, we sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and turn the dough out. We work it gently to remove the air, and then shape it into a stick which we divide into 10 equal pieces. Each piece is shaped into an oval, creating a uniform shape that will bake nicely. We place these shapes closely in a baking tray that has been greased with a little oil to prevent sticking.
Once we have arranged all the shapes in the tray, we let the bread rise for another 15 minutes. It is important to respect this step to ensure that each piece will rise evenly during baking. During this time, we preheat the oven to a high temperature. Once the oven is ready, we place the tray with the bread inside to bake. We bake for about 35-40 minutes, being careful to set the temperature correctly: the first 10 minutes at high heat to achieve a golden crust, then we reduce the temperature and continue baking at low heat.
After the bread is baked, we take it out of the oven and let it cool on a rack. The aroma that spreads throughout the kitchen is irresistible, and the texture of the bread will be soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe is perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or as an accompaniment to hearty meals. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
2 handfuls of rice, 125 ml warm milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 handful of cornflakes, 1 handful of cornmeal, 400 g white flour, 1 packet of dry yeast.