Bolinhos de Chuva (Brazilian Raindrop Beignets)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    613 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Brazilian

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, butter, sugar and salt until smooth.
  2. Slowly add the flour, baking powder and milk, stirring carefully with a wooden spoon, until you have a thick but cohesive batter.
  3. In a large pot, heat several inches of vegetable oil to 360 degrees F.
  4. 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.
  5. While they are still hot, roll or dust with sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Read the post above for instructions on reheating and frying.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4bolinhos Calories 613kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 356mg (15%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 131IU (3%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 613 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4bolinhos
Calories 613kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 131IU 3%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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