Poder Pao (Goan Bread Rolls)

Name: Poder Pao (Goan Bread Rolls)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Goan
Ingredients: 500 g maida (refined flour); 2 tsp Active dry yeast; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1.5 tsp Salt; 300 ml warm water; 2 tbsp oil

Soft, slightly chewy hollow bread rolls baked fresh every morning by the local poder (baker), a daily ritual introduced under Portuguese rule and now central to Goan breakfasts.

🇮🇳India· Goa

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 150 kcal

Equipment

•Oven
•Baking tray

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 150 kcal
fat: 2 g
carbs: 29 g
fibre: 1 g
protein: 4 g
calories: 150 kcal

Instructions

1
Stir the yeast and sugar into warm water. Leave it for 10 minutes until it turns frothy.
2
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and oil.
3
Knead the mixture for 8-10 minutes until you get a soft, smooth dough.
4
Cover the dough and place it somewhere warm. Let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
5
Press the dough down to remove air bubbles. Divide into equal pieces and shape into oval rolls.
6
Place rolls close together on a greased tray. Cover and let them rest and rise for 30 minutes.
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 18-20 minutes. They should look golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Chef's tips

Placing the rolls close together on the tray helps them stay soft-sided as they bake into each other. A pan of water in the oven adds steam for a better crust.