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Bolinhos de Mel

Bolinhos de mel (also called pasteis de mel) are delicious little Portuguese honey beignets, traditionally flavored with cinnamon, clove and lemon.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 35 bolinhos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour , sifted
  • 5 tablespoons liquid honey
  • 1 cup margarine , melted
  • 3 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground clove
  • zest of a lemon
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk (warm)
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • sugar or icing sugar (to sprinkle after frying)
Equipment
  • Stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. Mix flour, baking powder, lemon zest, cinnamon and clove.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the eggs, honey, sugar and margarine and add the previous mixture.
  3. Gradually add the milk and knead until obtaining a light dough that does not stick to the hands.
  4. If necessary, add a small amount of milk if the dough is too hard or add flour if it is too soft.
  5. Form small balls of dough about 1 to 1½ inches (4cm) in diameter and fry immediately in a pot with hot oil until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar or icing sugar.
  7. Serve hot.