Portuguese orange doughnuts

Unlike some sweets, these Portuguese orange doughnuts are very simple to make and have excellent presentation! Bon appetit!!!

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE ORANGE DOUGHNUTS

Step 1: Beat the eggs with the sugar and the orange zest until obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Pour the orange juice and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated. Add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until creamy.

Step 2: Heat the oil on a deep fryer. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a spoon and fry them until golden. When they are fried, remove them with a skimmer and place on a plate with absorbent paper.

Step 3: Place the sugar on a plate, coat the dreams in the sugar and serve.

Portuguese orange doughnuts

Sweets are a must on festive seasons. These Portuguese orange doughnuts are no exception and are often prepared during the Christmas season.

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Category:Desserts, Quick & easy, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 10 units
Prep Time:15 m
Cook Time:15 m
Total Time:30 m
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Ingredients
• 2 eggs
• Zest of one orange
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) orange juice
• 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Sugar
• Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1. In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs together with the sugar and the orange zest until obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Pour the orange juice and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until creamy.
2. Heat the oil on a deep fryer. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a spoon and fry them until golden. When they are fried, remove them with a skimmer and place on a plate with absorbent paper.
3. Place the sugar on a plate, coat the dreams in the sugar and serve.
Portuguese orange doughnuts
Nutrition facts
Serves 10 units
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 147
Total Fat 1 g(1%)
Saturated Fat 0.5 g(2%)
Cholesterol 33 mg(11%)
Sodium 14 mg(1%)
Total Carbohydrate 32 g(12%)
Protein 3.5 g