Buñuelos

The 101 of how to do a buñuelo

Let me teach you the Colombian classic that never betrays you. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, and suspiciously easy to pull off. You don’t need technique, just hot oil and a little faith. Do you have your pan ready?

Ingredients
1 cup tapioca starch or cornstarch
1 cup grated queso fresco or mozzarella
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons milk
Oil for frying

 

Method
In a bowl mix the starch cheese sugar and salt. Add the egg and milk and mix until a soft dough forms. If it feels dry add a splash more milk. Roll into small balls. Heat oil over medium heat and fry until golden and puffed turning gently. Remove and drain. Serve hot.

Testimonials

“Las navidades no son lo mismo sinestas maravillas. Ahora los puedo llevar hechos por mí a las novenas!”

“I would have never expected to love this cheesy dough as much as I do!”

“Learning to do these buñuelos grounds me to my family’s culture, and this is the perfect recipe to keep my family close to me at heart.”

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