Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in
Xtra Recipes
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 Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 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
Preparation
- Heat the milk with sugar until it boils and pour over the crumbly bread.
- Stir well with a wooden spoon until the bread is broken down.
- Add 150 gr of grated coconut, the butter and cocoa powder to the preparation and mix well.
- Heat the preparation in a pan always stirring, it takes a good few minutes.
- It's ready when the mixture is dry and when you can see the bottom of the pan when stirring.
- Remove from the heat, allow it to cool completely and form small balls.
- Roll the balls in grated coconut.
- Place in paper cups and serve.
Recipe Credit: receitas-nani.blogspot.com
Photo Credit: Paula
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Reviews
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Lorena D.Very good!! Easy to make!!4 Years ago, Monday, May 2, 2022 -
Barbara MacedoGood receipe to use for Christmas gift giving.4 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022 -
Tuga PopsMy wife made these today and they are amazing.4 Years ago, Saturday, December 18, 2021
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MariaWhat kind of bread. Thanks Maria4 Years ago, Sunday, December 12, 2021
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