Broa

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl pour the hot water over the cornmeal. Wait at least 5 minutes and sprinkle yeast on top (if you put the yeast on too early, the heat will kill the yeast). Wait until yeast is bloomed, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Stir in milk, oil and honey.
3. 3
   Add in flour and salt. If using a mixer, attach the dough hook and mix for 5 minutes. Or mix by hand for 10 minutes. The dough will be sticky.
4. 4
   Let the dough rise until doubled in bulk and divide into 3 pieces.
5. 5
   On a floured table shape each piece of dough into a patty shape, then lightly tuck and roll into a 'football' shape. Place the 3 loaves on 2 full sheet pans which have been sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle more cornmeal on top of each loaf.
6. 6
   Let rise again until doubled, make a long shallow cut along the top of each loaf.
7. 7
   Bake at 425F for 45 minutes, rotating pans as you go.