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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 613 kcal
Cuisine:
Brazilian
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!
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Notes
- Read the post above for instructions on reheating and frying.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.