PORTUGUESE FRIED BREAD

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I serve this whenever I make a big ole pot of Portuguese Bean Soup, Pasteles Stew and I've even served it, tostada style, with some Bacalao Salad on top. We hope you'll love it as much as we do. Enjoy!

Provided by Laura Manuel-Arrighi

Categories     Breads

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c flour, all purpose
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp refined sugar
3/4 c milk
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together A&P flour, baking soda, 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 approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup hot (300 to 350 degrees) vegetable oil. Fry until golden or brown on both sides. Place on wire rack with some newspaper placed underneath it to catch any oil drippings.
  • 3. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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