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Bolo do Caco with olive oil, fresh and crispy Portuguese bread with pumpkin seeds
Portuguese bread garnished with olive oil and pumpkin seeds

Madeira Sweet Potato Flatbread (Bolo do Caco)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Bolo do Caco is the iconic flatbread of Madeira island. Named after the 'caco', a hot basalt stone slab it was originally baked on. Uniquely, cooked sweet potato is kneaded into the dough, keeping the crumb incredibly soft and slightly sweet for days. Though we use a skillet today, contact heat remains key for the signature thin crust.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Portuguese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy skillet (cast iron preferred)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cloth for proofing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix sugar and yeast in lukewarm water. Let stand 10 mins until foamy.

Tip: Foam indicates yeast is alive and fermenting.
2 ✓

Mix flour and salt. Add cooled sweet potato mash, yeast water, and olive oil. Knead until smooth but slightly tacky.

Tip: Sweet potato starch holds moisture, keeping bread hydrated.
3 ✓

Cover and proof in a warm place for 45-60 mins until doubled.

Tip: Consistent temp prevents drafts.
4 ✓

Turn onto floured board, divide into 4, shape into flat discs (1 inch thick). Rest 15 mins.

Tip: Resting relaxes gluten preventing shrinkage.
5 ✓

Heat a heavy skillet (dry!). Cook muffins on medium heat 5-6 mins per side until dark spots appear and cooked through.

Tip: Dry heat mimics the traditional stone baking.
6 ✓

Serve brushed with garlic olive oil and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds.

Recipe FAQ

Dough didn't rise?
Yeast might be old or water too hot (killed the yeast). Keep below 105°F!
Dough is sticky?
This dough is naturally soft. Don't add too much flour; use oiled hands instead.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Sweet Potato (cooked)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (plus extra for brushing)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds (toasted)