Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in
Snack Recipes
Deliciously Tangy Portuguese Lemon Donuts Recipe
These deliciously tangy Portuguese lemon donuts (rosquinhas de limão), are very easy to make and taste incredible, these are best enjoyed while fresh.
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Preparation time | 1 h |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 1 h 20 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 14 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories | 221 |
Fat | 11g |
Carbs | 27g |
Protein | 3g |
Ingredients
2 medium sized eggs1/2 cup of granulated sugar3/4 cup of mascarpone cream cheeseJuice and zest of 1 lemon1 teaspoon of baking powder2 and 1/3 cups of flourOil for fryingGranulated sugar for sprinkling
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Preparation
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar, add the mascarpone cheese, mix well and add the juice and lemon zest.
- Slowly incorporate the flour and baking powder and knead so everything is well incorporated.
- Let the dough stand covered with a cloth for half an hour at room temperature.
- Heat the oil, put the dough on a pastry board and separate the dough into pieces of about 1 ounce each, make rolls with your hands lightly floured, cross them at the ends and continue until the dough is finished.
- Fry in hot oil, once they are golden brown, drain them in kitchen paper.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar while they are still warm.
Recipe & Photo Credit: giallozafferano
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Comments

Peter
I have a problem with the cream,it's not easily available or maybe the name given; is unfamiliar. Please elaborate or give an option to it?
2 Years ago, Friday, March 31, 2023

