portuguese muffins - bolo levedo

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of the sugar. set aside to ferment, about 10 minutes.
• transfer the yeast mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the sugar, eggs, salt, flour, and milk until the dough comes together. stir in the melted butter, then turn the dough out a floured surface, and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. cover dough with a cloth and set aside to rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
• divide dough into about 15 to 20 pieces, and shape them into flat round cakes about 1/2 inch thick. place a cloth on the table and dust it with flour. arrange the cakes on the cloth, allowing space for rising. allow them to set for 1 1/2 hours.
• place the cakes in a heavy ungreased skillet, and cook over low heat. fry the cakes on each side until golden.