Filojos Portuguese Donuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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fluffy little gems of goodness, total comfort food from Vovoa's (grandmas) kitchen Ingredients:
2 cups warm milk |
5 cups flour, sifted |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons sugar |
4 eggs, well beaten |
2 packages dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
Directions:
1. dessolve yeast in warm water
2. place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix with electric mixer
3. when batter is climbing up the beaters stop mixing ( another one of Vovoa's interesting directions)
4. make sure that all of the flour is mixed in.
5. cover and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes
6. drop by table spoonfuls into a deep fryer set on high
7. turn the do-nuts once before removing
8. when browned on both sides remove and drain off excess oil
9. shake do-nuts in a bag with 1 cup of sugar enjoy
10. you can also shake them in a bag of cinnamon and sugar or powder sugar
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