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About the Recipe
Stuffed lêvedos cakes are a practical and delicious way to serve this Azorean flatbread.
The slightly sweet dough pairs well with butter, cheese, jams, or simple savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 500 g of flour
- 10 g of dry yeast
- 200 ml of warm milk
- 80 g of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 60 g of butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- Cheese, butter, or jam for filling
Preparation Method
- Prepare the dough with flour, yeast, milk, sugar, eggs, butter, and salt.
- Let it rise until doubled.
- Shape into thick discs.
- Cook on a griddle on both sides.
- Open the cakes while still warm.
- Fill with butter, cheese, or jam.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Low heat cooks the center.
- Fill after baking.
- Sweet dough pairs well with simple fillings.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- A heavy skillet can replace the griddle.
- Pumpkin jam pairs well.
Pairing
Coffee, tea, or milk. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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