Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024 in
Snack Recipes
Easy and tasty pumpkin dreams recipe (receita de sonhos de abóbora), a must have on your Christmas table, they are delicious and simple to make.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 45 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 12 Servings |
Ingredients
2.2 lbs pumpkin (about 1 kilogram)Salt, to taste4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (350 grams)6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup or 80 ml of brandyZest and juice of 1 orange1 teaspoon cinnamonSugar and cinnamon, mixed
Preparation
- Peel and clean the pumpkin.
- Place it in a pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Boil until well-cooked, then drain and mash it into a smooth purée.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add them to the pumpkin purée.
- Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, orange zest, orange juice, and brandy and stir until well combined.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
- Toss the warm fritters the a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas 4 Dummies
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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