Portuguese Fried Bread

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These fried plain flatbreads are soft and chewy -a tasty alternative to regular dinner rolls.

Submitted by tanroc
Published on April 12, 2013
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 biscuit size breads
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp guar gum

  • 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 1/8 - 1/4 inch hot oil, browning both sides. Serve warm.