Pumpkin Dreams (Sonhos de Abóbora)
Recipe by Cozinhamor
Traditional Brazilian fried pumpkin doughnuts flavored with orange zest, cinnamon and a splash of aguardente. Light, fluffy inside and crisp sugar‑cinnamon coated outside – perfect for holidays or a sweet snack.
MediumBrazilianServes 8
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Source Video
55m
Prep
40m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 46m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$9.02
Per serving:$1.13
Critical Success Points
- • Cooking the pumpkin until just tender
- • Resting the dough for at least 30 minutes
- • Maintaining oil temperature at 180 °C
- • Testing a single dough ball before full frying
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use a deep‑fat thermometer and keep a lid nearby.
- • Do not leave frying oil unattended.
- • If oil starts to smoke, remove from heat immediately.
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