Filhós

Filhós

Filhós (or filhozes in plural) is a traditional Christmas dessert in Portugal.

Filhós are usually made by forming a ball from a mixture of flour, eggs, and pumpkin (paste or dough), which is optional. After the dough has risen, it is molded into a doughnut-like shape. Instead of having a hole in the center, like a doughnut, there is a small pouch. After the dough have been deep fried, sugar and cinnamon are sprinkled on top of the cooled dough; they are then ready to eat. It is the shape of the filhós which separates it from its relative, the malasada.

See also

• Ganmodoki, named after filhós in parts of Japan