Buñuelos

Buñuelos, a staple in Bolivian cuisine, are delightful fried pastries often enjoyed as a sweet treat. This beloved snack pairs perfectly with a drizzle of honey or sugarcane syrup, offering a warm and comforting taste reminiscent of home.

Ingredients

🌾 4 cups Common Flour Type 4.0 or 3.0
🍬 4 tablespoons Sugar
🧂 1/2 tablespoon Salt
💧 2 cups Warm Water plus extra for dissolving anise and yeast
🌿 1 tablespoon Anise Seeds optional
🍞 20g Fresh Yeast or 10g Dry Yeast
🥚 2 Large Eggs
🛢️ Sufficient Frying Oil Vivo Pico
🍯 Sugarcane Honey or Bee Honey for serving

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of common flour.
• In a small bowl, steep 1 tablespoon of anise seeds in a small amount of hot water. Allow it to sit and release its flavor.
• In another bowl, dissolve 20g of fresh yeast or 10g of dry in a small amount of warm water.

2- Mix Ingredients:

• Add the yeast mixture, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt into the flour. Mix briefly.
• Pour the anise-infused water into the flour mixture.
• Crack 2 eggs into the mixture.
• Gradually incorporate 2 cups of warm water while stirring to form a loose dough.

3- Knead the Dough:

• Knead by hand for about 3 minutes until the dough is watery and soft.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm area until it doubles in size 1-2 hours.

4- Shape and Fry:

• Once the dough has risen, coat your hands with a bit of oil or water to prevent sticking.
• Take small portions of dough and stretch them into flat, circular shapes.
• Heat a substantial amount of frying oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Fry each piece until golden brown on both sides, drizzling oil over the top during frying for even puffing.

5- Finish and Serve:

• Drain the buñuelos on absorbent paper.
• Serve them warm, drizzled with ample sugarcane or bee honey.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1-1.5 hours including resting time
Total Time: 2-2.5 hours
Servings: 6-8
Calories: Approx. 250
Proteins: 5g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Large Mixing Bowl, Small Mixing Bowls, Metal Spoon with Wooden Handle, Frying Pan Dark Metal, Metal Tongs, Plastic Wrap or Bags, Absorbent Paper, Serving Plate White with Floral Design

Cooking Tips

• Keep the dough loose and hydrated for the best texture.
• Control the frying temperature to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

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