Buñuelos - fried pastries

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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