Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Xtra Recipes

Simply Delicious Azorean Bolas Africanas Recipe

5 of 5 / 9 ratings
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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.

Recipe Info

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

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

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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Reviews

  • Lorena D.
    Lorena D.
    Very good!! Easy to make!!
    4 Years ago, Monday, May 2, 2022
  • Barbara Macedo
    Barbara Macedo
    Good receipe to use for Christmas gift giving.
    4 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Tuga Pops
    Tuga Pops
    My wife made these today and they are amazing.
    4 Years ago, Saturday, December 18, 2021
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  • Maria
    Maria
    What kind of bread. Thanks Maria
    4 Years ago, Sunday, December 12, 2021
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