Boulot Cakes

Boulot Cakes is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 52 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 37 min

Cost: $1.85 total, $0.23 per serving

Ingredients

  • 60 g Fine semolina (Sift before use)
  • 200 g Rice flour (Gluten‑free)
  • 2 cuillères à café Active dry yeast (Approximately 6 g)
  • 100 g Cornstarch (Maïzena) (Thickening agent)
  • 100 g Granulated sugar (Can be adjusted to taste)
  • 1 cuillère à café Salt
  • 630 ml Water (Approximately 2 cups)
  • 240 ml Warm water for the yeast (Temperature 35‑40 °C)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry flours

    In a large bowl, sift the semolina and rice flour then mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Divide the mixture

    Weigh 88 g (about ½ cup) of the semolina‑rice flour mixture and set aside. The rest (112 g) remains in the bowl.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Prepare the porridge

    Bring the 630 ml of water to a boil in the saucepan. Add the reserved 88 g mixture, stirring constantly with the whisk until the lumps disappear and it thickens to a porridge‑like consistency.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 100°C

  4. Let the porridge cool

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the porridge cool to room temperature (about 15 min).

    Time: PT15M

  5. Prepare the remaining dry mixture

    In the bowl containing the 112 g of semolina‑flour, incorporate the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Mix until homogeneous.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Add the cooled porridge

    Pour the cooled porridge into the bowl containing the dry mixture and mix gently until a smooth dough is obtained, neither too hard nor too soft.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Activate the yeast

    In a small bowl, dissolve the 2 c.à.c. of active dry yeast in 240 ml of warm water (35‑40 °C). Stir for 1 minute then cover and let rest 10 minutes until bubbles form.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 35-40°C

  8. Incorporate the yeast into the dough

    Add the yeast‑water mixture to the dough in several additions, mixing gently between each addition until fully absorbed.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Blend to smooth

    Use an immersion blender (or electric mixer) for 1‑2 minutes to obtain a creamy, lump‑free dough.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Dough resting

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for at least 4 hours, until it doubles in volume and shows small bubbles on the surface.

    Time: PT4H

  11. Prepare the molds

    Pour the rested dough into silicone molds (about ¾ of their capacity). Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

    Time: PT5M

  12. Steam cooking

    Heat the steamer to boiling, place the molds in the steam basket, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the centre: it should come out clean.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 100°C

  13. Unmold and serve

    Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes, then gently unmold. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
210
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
35 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy‑free, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, corn

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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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

$1.85
Total cost
$0.23
Per serving

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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