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Sonho de Doce de Leite

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
A delicious Brazilian treat featuring soft, fried dough filled with creamy dulce de leche and topped with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

Yeast and liquids

  • 5 g instant dry yeast
  • 85 mL whole milk (warm)

Dry ingredients

  • 220 g all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 20 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 unit egg

Filling and topping

  • 120 g creamy dulce de leche
  • 70 g heavy cream (38% fat)
  • to taste none powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions 

  • Mix yeast with warm milk and 1/3 of the flour. Let sit.
  • Combine remaining ingredients with yeast mixture, knead until smooth. Let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out dough to 1cm thick, cut into 5cm circles. Let rise for 25 minutes.
  • Deep fry until golden, drain on paper towels. Cool slightly.
  • Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, fold in dulce de leche. Chill.
  • Cut pastries in half, fill with dulce de leche mixture, dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Ensure oil is at proper temperature to avoid burning the outside while keeping the inside soft.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: dough, dulce de leche, fried