Bolinho de Chuva (Brazilian Raindrop Beignets): This Brazilian Cinnamon Doughnuts Recipe Is Ready in 15 Minutes Desserts

Bolinho de chuva (rain scone) is a popular dessert in Brazil and Portugal. If you're a fan of beignets or doughnuts, then you'll enjoy these little fried donut balls dipped in cinnamon and sugar. 

Cuisine: Brazilian 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar
• dash of salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• vegetable oil, for frying
• cinnamon-sugar

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the eggs, butter, sugar and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add the flour, baking powder and milk. Stir to form a dough. 
3. Put some cinnamon-sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
4. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a pot for 375 degrees F. 
5. Drop balls of dough into the hot oil and fry about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden on all sides. Immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough.

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