Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Xtra Recipes

Simply Delicious Azorean Bolas Africanas

These simply delicious Azorean bolas Africanas (cocoa and coconut balls), are simple to make and a traditional sweet in the island of S. Miguel, Azores.
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Simply Delicious Azorean Bolas Africanas

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings8

Ingredients

1 liter of milk500 gr or 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar3 tablespoons of cocoa powder2 tablespoons of butter400 gr or about 3 cups of packed hard bread200 gr or 2 cups of grated coconut
1 liter of milk500 gr or 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar3 tablespoons of cocoa powder2 tablespoons of butter400 gr or about 3 cups of packed hard bread200 gr or 2 cups of grated coconut
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Preparation

  1. Heat the milk with sugar until it boils and pour over the crumbly bread.
  2. Stir well with a wooden spoon until the bread is broken down.
  3. Add 150 gr of grated coconut, the butter and cocoa powder to the preparation and mix well.
  4. Heat the preparation in a pan always stirring, it takes a good few minutes.
  5. It's ready when the mixture is dry and when you can see the bottom of the pan when stirring.
  6. Remove from the heat, allow it to cool completely and form small balls.
  7. Roll the balls in grated coconut.
  8. Place in paper cups and serve.

Recipe Credit: receitas-nani.blogspot.com

Photo Credit: Paula


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Lorena D.
Lorena D.
Very good!! Easy to make!!
3 Years ago, Monday, May 2, 2022
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Port
They are incredible Lorena.
3 Years ago, Monday, May 2, 2022
Barbara Macedo
Barbara Macedo
Good receipe to use for Christmas gift giving.
3 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022
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Port
Barbara, just a warning, I tried to control how many I ate because I am diabetic, but oh so hard, they are so good. 👍👍
3 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022
Port
My wife made these today and they are amazing.
3 Years ago, Saturday, December 18, 2021
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Maria
Maria
What kind of bread. Thanks Maria
3 Years ago, Sunday, December 12, 2021
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