A filhó (or filhós in plural) is a traditional pastry in Portugal[1] and Northeastern Brazil.
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| Type | Fried dough |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Portugal |
| Main ingredients | Flour, eggs, sugar, cinnamon |
Filhós are usually made by forming balls from a mixture of flour and eggs. When the dough has risen, the balls are deep-fried and sprinkled with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.[2] This is a traditional Christmas bake in Portugal, although it is now commercialised throughout the year. Although there isn't a specific place of origin, this sweet has strong roots in the inland regions of central Northern Portugal.[3]
See also
edit- List of doughnut varieties
- Ganmodoki – Tofu fritter made with vegetables
- Malassada – Portuguese-style fried doughnut, from the Azores
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References
edit- ^ Volker Poelzl (15 October 2009). CultureShock! Portugal: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. p. 153. ISBN 978-981-4435-62-8.
- ^ Ana Patuleia Ortins (20 October 2015). Authentic Portuguese Cooking: More Than 185 Classic Mediterranean-Style Recipes of the Azores, Madeira and Continental Portugal. Page Street Publishing. pp. 289–290. ISBN 978-1-62414-195-9.
- ^ "doces e produtos de pastelaria".
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