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Brazilian Honey Cinnamon Donuts


  • Author: Sarah

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

  1. 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.
  2. Blend the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, honey, and eggs until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
  2. 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.
  3. 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