Ingredients
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To create these mouth-watering Brazilian Honey Cinnamon Donuts, you’ll need the following ingredients:
For the donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the honey syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your own Brazilian Honey Cinnamon Donuts:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
- Blend the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, honey, and eggs until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Rest the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes. This allows the ingredients to meld and the dough to become easier to handle.
Step 2: Shape and Fry the Donuts
- Prepare the frying station: Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan, filling it to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the donuts: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one small) to cut out donut shapes.
- Fry the donuts: Carefully place a few donuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried donuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 3: Prepare the Honey Syrup
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
- Heat the syrup: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Drizzle the syrup: Once the donuts have cooled slightly, drizzle the warm honey syrup generously over each donut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g