Boulot Cakes

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

Moist little cakes made with semolina, rice flour and dry yeast, steamed. A traditional recipe that requires patience and a 4‑hour resting time, ideal for a snack or breakfast.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
5h 2m
Prep
30m
Cook
40m
Cleanup
6h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.85
Per serving:$0.23

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the porridge without lumps (step 3)
  • Proper activation of the yeast (step 7)
  • Dough resting for at least 4 hours (step 10)
  • Steaming with the lid closed (step 12)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling water carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use gloves or a thick cloth when removing the steamer lid (very hot steam).
  • Do not let the dough rest above 30 °C to avoid bacterial growth.

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