Bolinho De Chuva Recipe
Ten freshly made, Brazilian-style mini donuts, tossed in cinnamon and sugar, with your choice of doce de leite or brigadeiro Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Sauce
Oil for frying
Method
Preparation
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
Frying
Heat Oil
In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Donuts
Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Drain and Cool
Remove the bolinhos with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Coating and Serving
Prepare Coating
In a shallow bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
Serve
Serve the bolinhos de chuva warm with a side of doce de leite or brigadeiro sauce for dipping.