Here’s a simple recipe:
🌧️ Bolinho de Chuva (Brazilian Rain Fritters)
(Makes about 20–25 small fritters)
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk (approx., adjust for dough consistency)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For coating:
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla.
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Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until a thick, sticky batter forms.
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The batter should be scoopable with a spoon but not too runny.
2. Heat the oil
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Pour oil into a deep skillet or saucepan, about 2 inches deep.
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Heat to 350°F (175°C).
3. Fry the fritters
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Using two spoons (or a small cookie scoop), drop small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
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Fry in batches until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Coat in cinnamon sugar
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Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
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While fritters are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
💡 Tips
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Serve warm for the best flavor.
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You can add a little lemon zest to the batter for a bright twist.
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Leftovers are still tasty but lose some crispness; reheat briefly in the oven.
If you want, I can also give you a super quick baked version that’s lighter but still tastes like traditional Bolinho de Chuva. Do you want that version too?
