Portuguese Muffins - Bolo Levedo

Ingredients

• 0.3 ounce active yeast dry
• 0.3 cup butter cooled melted
• 3  eggs 
• 6 cups flour all-purpose
• 1.3 cups milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup warm water 
• 1 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of the sugar. Set aside to ferment, about 10 minutes.
2. Transfer the yeast mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the sugar, eggs, salt, flour, and milk until the dough comes together. Stir in the melted butter, then turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Cover dough with a cloth and set aside to rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
3. Divide dough into about 15 to 20 pieces, and shape them into flat round cakes about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Place a cloth on the table and dust it with flour. Arrange the cakes on the cloth, allowing space for rising. Allow them to set for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Place the cakes in a heavy ungreased skillet, and cook over low heat. Fry the cakes on each side until golden.