Portuguese Bolo Levedo

These are sweet pancake-like breads from the azores.

In a small bowl , dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of the sugar.

Set aside until foamy , about 10 minutes.

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 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.

Divide dough into about 15 to 20 pieces , and shape them into flat round cakes about 1cm thick.

Place a cloth on the table and dust it with flour.

Arrange the cakes on the cloth , allowing space for rising.

Allow them to sit for 1 1 / 2 hours.

Place the cakes in a heavy ungreased frying pan , and cook over low heat.

Fry the cakes on each side until golden.

dry active yeast, warm water, caster sugar, eggs, salt, plain flour, skim milk, butter