Portuguese Muffins - Bolo Levedo Recipe
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Portuguese Muffins - Bolo Levedo

By: John J. Pacheco 
"These are tasty muffin-like pancakes - from Titia Teolinda in St Micheal, the Azores. This is more like an English muffin than an American muffin."

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 cakes
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of the sugar. Set aside to ferment, about 10 minutes.
  2. 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 onto 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Place the cakes in a heavy ungreased skillet, and cook over low heat. Fry the cakes on each side until golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by MADBALL   view full review
These were really good - I cooked some in my cast iron skillet, and some in the oven at 325. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by sarahjay93   view full review
i have no words for how good these are! okay, well...maybe i have a few. ;) my mom's fam is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by GRETY25   view full review
My family loves bolos and they can be quite expensive. I made 16 from this recipe. I heated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by TRUCKERSWIFE   view full review
This recipe is fantastic.I did add about 1/2 Cup flour more for it was too sticky.I also used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by Melody   view full review
I've had store-bought Portuguese muffins from a nearby natural foods chain many times in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by TERI02703   view full review
I made it with my nieces, they love it... The Muffins taste just like my grandmother's. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by MIKALA79   view full review
I used to get these years ago at a little cafe in Burlington, Ontario, where I'm from. I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by Açoreana   view full review
Like some of the reviewers, the dough took a long time to rise, so I now use 1 Tbs plus 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by Jellybean   view full review
The first couple of tries didn't work for me, but I think it's because the yeast didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by SLBORGES   view full review
I made this last year and there isn't anything better than a fresh bolo for breakfast and this...

 

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