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Portuguese Fried Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Almas  PHOTO BY: ChrysintheKitchen 

"Goes well with meat and soup dishes."
Portuguese Fried Bread Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 40 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 16 - 24 fry breads

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by LOUISE CANADA 
I'll make this again! This has a good taste and fine texture. It's good with butter and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by I_LOST_MY_PICKLE_ON_THE_SUBWAY 
I was really impressed with this bread. I made the dough balls small, just bigger than a golf... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by DENISELAMBERT 
This is a very good recipe. I made it for a potluck a couple of weeks ago and it went over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by BRADSHAW93 
What a wonderful recipe! We've made these as is and with several variations - add a handful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by KANDMKNIGHT 
This bread is all about texture and what you can do with it. Eat it with jelly, or add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by cookierookie 
This bread is WONDERFUL! My husband asks me to make it every time he makes his spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by Arianna Ward 
I used brown sugar, and a little bit more than called for by the recipe. The result was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
Like fry bread, only just a tad sweeter. I fried them in hot grease and rolled in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by Metnav87 
Easy to make, came out great. I will add something to it next time to try to kick up the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by MRSDINGMAN 
I made this last night and it was a huge hit! Very easy to make and very tasty! I wasn't sure... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Portuguese Fried Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 118

  • Total Fat: 5.9g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 169mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 2g

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