Hello lovely people! Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite recipes from Portugal: bolas de berlim. These are amazing donuts that are filled with custard cream or jam and dusted with powdered sugar. They are so soft and fluffy and absolutely irresistible!
Bolas de berlim are a very popular pastry in Portugal and you can find them in every bakery, café and beach stall. They are usually eaten as a snack or dessert, but I won’t judge you if you have them for breakfast too. They are that good!
The name bolas de berlim means “balls of Berlin” and they are inspired by the German Berliner donuts. However, the Portuguese version has some differences that make them unique and delicious. For example, they are bigger in size and have more filling than the Berliners. They also have a thinner crust and a lighter texture.
The secret to making perfect bolas de berlim is to use a good yeast dough that rises well and fries evenly. You also need to use fresh ingredients for the filling, such as eggs, milk and vanilla for the custard cream or homemade jam for the fruity option. And of course, you need to sprinkle them generously with powdered sugar while they are still hot.
Making bolas de berlim at home is not difficult at all and it’s totally worth it. You can make them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container or freeze them for later use. You can also customize them with different fillings according to your taste and preference.
In this blog post, I’m going to show you step by step how to make bolas de berlim from scratch using simple ingredients and tools. You will also find some tips and tricks to make sure your donuts come out perfect every time.
So grab your apron and let’s get cooking! Trust me, once you try these bolas de berlim, you will never want to go back to regular donuts again!
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