Grandma Lourdes' Little Fritters (Raindrop Fritters)

Grandma Lourdes' Little Fritters (Raindrop Fritters)

30min
10 servings
Easy

Traditional recipe for 'bolinho de chuva' (raindrop fritters), famous in Grandma Lourdes' kitchen, known for being soft and not greasy.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 3cup de All-purpose flour
  • 1,5cup de Milk
  • 1unit de Egg
  • 1pinch de Salt
  • 3spoon de Sugar
  • 1teaspoon level de Baking powder
  • 1tablespoon de Margarine
Fritura
  • for frying de Oil
Finalização
  • to taste de Ground cinnamon
  • to taste de Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1
misturar

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

1min

Dica: Mix all dry ingredients well first.

2
misturar

Add the egg and margarine to the dry mixture.

30s
3
misturar

Gradually add the milk, mixing until you achieve a smooth, uniform batter.

2min

Dica: Add about one and a half cups of milk, adjusting the amount if necessary to achieve the ideal consistency.

4
fritar

Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium heat for deep-frying.

3min

Dica: Do not let the oil get too hot, which can cause the fritters to brown on the outside while remaining raw inside. Use low/medium heat (not too hot).

5
fritar

Fry spoonfuls of the batter in the hot oil, turning them constantly to ensure even cooking.

5min

Dica: If you're having trouble, fry the fritters in batches of two. Using the correct amount of baking powder helps prevent them from absorbing too much oil.

6
escorrer

Remove the fried fritters using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain well.

1min
7
cobrir

Prepare a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon and toss the warm fritters in this coating.

1min

Dica: This is the finishing touch for Grandma Lourdes' fritters.

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    290 kcal14%
  • Carbohydrates
    56 g19%
  • Protein
    8 g10%
  • Total Fat
    3 g6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    2 g7%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

frigideira

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