Bolos Lêvedos

BOLOS LÊVEDOS, AT first glance, look a lot like English muffins. But these Portuguese treats (“bolos” means “cakes,” and “lêvedos” means “yeast”), originally from the Azores, are denser, sweeter, and richer than English muffins, thanks to whole milk, eggs, and butter. To get their classic look, they are cooked on two sides on a dry griddle or skillet. They’re often eaten for breakfast, but they can also be used as burger buns or sandwich bread.

Inspired by a visit to Central Bakery, a Portuguese bakery in Tiverton, Rhode Island (see “A Mighty Muffin”), that turns out hundreds