Brazilian Funnel Cake Balls: Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside!

BOLINHOS DE CHUVA: BRAZILIAN FUNNEL CAKE BALLS

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, Brazilian Funnel Cake Balls are easy to make any special morning or afternoon. Bolinhos de Chuva, a type of a Brazilian donut, is a classic childhood favorite the whole family can enjoy!

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This Brazilian childhood favorite, Bolinhos de Chuva (“rain balls,” if you are to translate this literally) are exactly what they look like: little bite sized fried dough, covered in a sugary cinnamon topping that’s to-die-for.

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1. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a large plate and reserve.

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2. Prepare the oil for frying. Heat it up low and slow so it does not become too hot too fast.

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3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, the vanilla and milk until combined.

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BOLINHOS DE CHUVA: BRAZILIAN FUNNEL CAKE BALLS

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BOLINHOS DE CHUVA: BRAZILIAN FUNNEL CAKE BALLS

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, Brazilian Funnel Cake Balls are easy to make any special morning or afternoon. Bolinhos de Chuva, a type of a Brazilian donut, is a classic childhood favorite the whole family can enjoy!

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

This Brazilian childhood favorite, Bolinhos de Chuva (“rain balls,” if you are to translate this literally) are exactly what they look like: little bite sized fried dough, covered in a sugary cinnamon topping that’s to-die-for.

1. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a large plate and reserve.

MAKE THE SUGAR COATING

2. Prepare the oil for frying. Heat it up low and slow so it does not become too hot too fast.

PREP THE OIL

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, the vanilla and milk until combined.

COMBINE & WHISK

BOLINHOS DE CHUVA: BRAZILIAN FUNNEL CAKE BALLS

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