A traditional Brazilian dish, golden and soft, perfect for serving at afternoon tea.
Ingredients

- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of cornmeal
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
- A pinch of salt
- 3 ½ tablespoons (about 2 oz) of butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (medium-high heat).
Step 2

Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, fennel seeds, and salt. Add the butter and egg, then mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
Step 4

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Flatten the balls slightly and place them on the baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk.
Step 5

Bake the cornmeal bread for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Remove them from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes until they are warm but not too hot. Serve them with butter, cheese, jam, or any other topping of your choice.
This article is made and published by Club Welltica, who may have used AI in the preparation.
