Portuguese Fried Bread Recipe
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Portuguese Fried Bread

By: Stephen Almas 
"Goes well with meat and soup dishes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 - 24 fry breads
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add milk, and mix well. Divide dough into balls. Pat out on a flat, floured surface to 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Fry in 1/2 inch hot oil, browning both sides. Serve warm.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 118 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by LOUISE CANADA   view full review
I'll make this again! This has a good taste and fine texture. It's good with butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by I_LOST_MY_PICKLE_ON_THE_SUBWAY   view full review
I was really impressed with this bread. I made the dough balls small, just bigger than a golf...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by DENISELAMBERT   view full review
This is a very good recipe. I made it for a potluck a couple of weeks ago and it went over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by BRADSHAW93   view full review
What a wonderful recipe! We've made these as is and with several variations - add a handful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Like fry bread, only just a tad sweeter. I fried them in hot grease and rolled in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by KANDMKNIGHT   view full review
This bread is all about texture and what you can do with it. Eat it with jelly, or add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by cookierookie   view full review
This bread is WONDERFUL! My husband asks me to make it every time he makes his spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by Arianna Ward   view full review
I used brown sugar, and a little bit more than called for by the recipe. The result was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by MRSDINGMAN   view full review
I made this last night and it was a huge hit! Very easy to make and very tasty! I wasn't sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by GRAMMALUVSU   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. My daughter made it for me and I just had to have it. Soft and...

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