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A pile of bolinhos de chuva.

Bolinhos de Chuva (Brazilian Raindrop Beignets)

Bolinhos de Chuva are the Brazilian equivalent of Beignets: deep fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Named for their raindrop shape, they are impossible to resist!
4.50 from 22 votes

Ingredients  

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • Oil for frying
  • Cinnamon and sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg, butter, sugar and salt until smooth.
  • Slowly add the flour, baking powder and milk, stirring carefully with a wooden spoon, until you have a thick but cohesive batter.
  • In a large pot, heat several inches of vegetable oil to 360 degrees F.
  • Using two spoons, scoop some of the batter and scrape it off into the hot oil. Make sure to work in batches, frying about 5 to 6 beignets at a time, flipping them occasionally for even browning. They should take 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried bolinhos from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain the excess oil.
  • While they are still hot, roll or dust with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Serve immediately!

Notes

Read the post above for instructions on reheating and frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bolinhos, Calories: 613kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 31g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 356mg, Potassium: 83mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 131IU, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 2mg