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Quick and Delicious Portuguese Rice Cakes

This quick and delicious Portuguese rice cakes recipe (receita de bolos de arroz), are a traditional treat from Portugal, and are very simple to make.
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings8

Ingredients

2 cups of rice flour1/3 cup of butter (unsalted)3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons of sugar2 eggs3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200 ml) of milk1 teaspoon of baking powderLemon zest (to taste)
2 cups of rice flour1/3 cup of butter (unsalted)3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons of sugar2 eggs3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200 ml) of milk1 teaspoon of baking powderLemon zest (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 350ºF.
  2. Grease and dust with flour muffin baking cups.
  3. In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one by one, always beating.
  5. Add the milk, flour, baking powder, lemon zest and beat well.
  6. Add the batter to the cups without overfilling and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe & Photo Credit: omundodekali.blogspot.pt

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Albano Dovale
Albano Dovale
Thanks!! I forgot about these beauties!! Mom used to sprinkle vanilla sugar on top as they came out of the oven….. OMG!!
3 Years ago, Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Great to hear Albano.
3 Years ago, Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Catherine Estrella
Catherine Estrella
Does this recipe require an electric mixer when it says beat?
3 Years ago, Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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