Recipe courtesy of Alex Garcia
Bunuelos
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon aniseed, crushed
3 to 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon wine sauce:
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Sift together all dry ingredients. Whisk the milk, egg, and anise seed until frothy. Combine flour and milk mixtures to make a dough.
- On a floured surface, knead for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into approximately 30 pieces and shape into balls. Cover with a cloth and let stand for 20 minutes.
- In a heavy pan, heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry the bunuelos 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve with Cinnamon Wine Sauce.
- Cinnamon wine sauce: Simmer all ingredients, constantly stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Spoon over the bunuelos.
