Portuguese Berliner Recipe: Authentic Custard Bolas de Berlim

1. In a saucepan mix the milk, egg yolks and butter.
2. Bring to a low heat for about 10 minutes until a smooth and creamy consistency.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla essence and lemon juice.
4. Stir it in well until it is smooth and consistent.
5. Set it aside in a bowl to cool completely.
6. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in milk.
7. Combine all dough ingredients except flour and mix well adding the flour gradually until the dough is easily shaped and kneaded.
8. Form medium sized balls and let them rest on a board sprinkled with flour.
9. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
10. Fry the balls in a deep frying skillet or pot on high heat one by one until they are golden browned.
11. Turn them over as they fry to ensure even coloring.
12. Once they are done, place them on a platter with paper towels to dry.
13. After they have cooled slightly, cut them in half without dividing them completely.
14. Fill them with the previously prepared cream and sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

Adapted from a Recipe by: easyportugueserecipes.com