Portuguese Donuts Sonhos | Food Channel L Recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetener option.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding in vegan recipes.

Combine baking powder with warm water and a pinch of salt; let sit until frothy.

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

In another bowl, whisk eggs and melted butter until smooth.

Add the water mixture to the egg mixture; stir to combine.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until a soft dough forms.

Pinch off pieces of dough and shape them into balls or rings.

Heat sunflower oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; roll the warm donuts in the mixture.

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