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!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ 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