Name: Portuguese Sweet Doughnuts (Bolas de Berlim)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 packet active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Portuguese Sweet Doughnuts (Bolas de Berlim)

Light and fluffy doughnuts filled with sweet custard, a popular Portuguese treat.

60 minutes8 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Add warm milk, egg, melted butter, and water. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into rounds and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon to make the custard filling.
Pipe the custard into the doughnuts and dust with additional cinnamon.

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