Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in
Snack Recipes
Portuguese Style Fried Donuts (Argolinhas Fritas)
This Portuguese style fried donuts (argolinhas fritas) recipe is very easy to make and makes a great sweet snack.
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| Preparation time | 40 min |
| Cooking Time | 15 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
2 eggs1/2 cup of sugar1/4 cup of milk and a little more if needed1/4 cup of olive oil1 shot of brandy4 cups of flourZest of 1 lemonCinnamon (to taste)Sugar (to taste)
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Preparation
- Beat the eggs well with the sugar and mix in the milk, olive oil, brandy, lemon zest and beat it well.
- Add the flour and beat well, if the dough is to hard, add a little more milk a bit at a time until you reach the right consistency.
- It will be well mixed when it doesn't stick to your hands.
- Let the dough sit for about 30 minutes.
- Make doughnut like shapes and fry them in hot oil.
- Once fried, drain and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Fátima Santana, acaixadotempo.blogspot.pt *
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