Portuguese Sofrito Bread A B M Recipe

Experience the magic of Portugal with this irresistible Sofrito Bread! Based on Madge Rosenberg's acclaimed recipe, this bread boasts a deeply flavorful base of slowly sautéed onions (the Portuguese 'sofrito'), creating a taste sensation unlike any other. Perfect alongside roasted meats, chicken, or simply as a delightful open-faced grilled cheese, this recipe is a culinary adventure you won't want to miss. This recipe makes a large 1 ½ pound loaf (adjust quantities for a smaller 1 pound loaf as noted).

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 1743.2 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Portuguese Sofrito Bread A B M

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How to Make Portuguese Sofrito Bread A B M

  1. Dice 1 large onion (1 ½ large onions) into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Slowly sauté the diced onions in 2 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent and lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the sautéed onions from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  4. In your bread machine, add the following ingredients in the order recommended by your manufacturer's instructions:
  5. - 1 cup (1 ½ cups) lukewarm water (105-115°F)
  6. - 1 teaspoon (1 ½ teaspoons) sugar
  7. - 2 teaspoons (3 teaspoons) salt
  8. - 2 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) olive oil
  9. - 1 cup (1 ½ cups) cooked rice (cooled)
  10. - 1 ¼ teaspoons (1 7/8 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  11. - 3 cups (4 ½ cups) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  12. - The cooled sautéed onions
  13. Select the 'basic bread' or equivalent cycle on your bread machine.
  14. Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

98 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

22g

Carbs

107g

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