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Bunuelos de Viento (Light-as-Air Spanish Fritters) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp. water
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
4.5-oz. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs
3-4 cups vegetable oil for frying
powdered sugar for dusting
egg custard for filling (optional)

Directions:
Directions:
**For bunuelos with custard filling, allow approximately 20 minutes to prepare custard.

Pour water, butter, sugar, lemon zest and salt into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, add the flour and baking powder all at once and begin stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir constantly until the dough begins to come away from the sides of the pan. Take off the heat and allow to cool down for a few minutes.

When the dough is no longer hot, but warm, stir in the eggs, one by one. Use a hand mixer if necessary to ensure that the dough is smooth. Set aside for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Pour approximately 1 1/2 inches of oil into a large heavy-bottomed frying pan. Heat on medium-high. When the oil is just hot enough to fry, begin dropping spoonfuls of dough into the oil. Turn over when bottom is golden. The bunuelos should turn a golden color and begin to float when cooked. Remove them from the pan one at a time using a slotted spoon or spatula. Allow to drain on a paper towel

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hours, 55 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
As the name implies, these "bunuelos" are light and fluffy, and melt in your mouth. They are perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert and are a typical Spanish dessert.

 

 

 

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