Portuguese Custard Donuts – Bolas de Berlim
Description
Embark on a delightful journey to Portugal with our "Portuguese Custard Donuts" – Bolas de Berlim. These pillowy, golden donuts are generously filled with a velvety custard that oozes with every bite. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness to this heavenly dessert, making it a true celebration of Portuguese pastry craftsmanship.
Ingredients
1. Donut Dough:
2. Custard Filling:
3. Topping:
Instructions
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1. Prepare Donut Dough:
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and flour. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Let it rise until doubled in size.
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2. Make Custard Filling:
In a saucepan, heat milk until simmering. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly add hot milk, whisking continuously. Return to the saucepan, cook until thickened, and stir in vanilla. Cool.
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3. Shape and Fill Donuts:
Roll out dough and cut into rounds. Allow rounds to rise. Fry until golden. Inject custard into each donut using a piping bag.
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4. Dust with Powdered Sugar:
Generously dust the custard-filled donuts with powdered sugar.
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5. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the Bolas de Berlim warm and enjoy the heavenly combination of golden dough and luscious custard.
