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PUNTO DE TURRÓN / CHEF VICTOR ZUGASTI
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Mexican Buñuelos

Cultural Context

Buñuelos are a traditional Mexican treat often enjoyed during festive occasions like Christmas and Día de los Muertos. These crispy, sweet pastries symbolize celebration and community, bringing families together to share in their deliciousness. While the classic version is deep-fried, modern adaptations include baked variations, making them accessible to a wider audience.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
315 gramos de piloncillo
1 taza más 1/4 de taza de azúcar morena
1 litro de agua
1 pieza de guayaba
1 raja de canela
1 pieza de flor de anís
1 pieza de clavo de olor
una pizca de sal
1 taza de harina de trigo común
2 pizcas de sal
1/2 cucharadita de polvo para hornear
1/2 cucharada de azúcar refinada
1 cucharada de mantequilla pomada o aceite de cocina
1/2 taza de agua tibia

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor.

1

Prepare the syrup by dissolving piloncillo and brown sugar in half of the water in a saucepan over high heat.

2

Add a pinch of salt, cinnamon stick, star anise, and clove to the mixture and stir until dissolved.

3

Add the remaining water and the guava cut in half, cover, and cook for about 50-55 minutes until syrupy.

4

Strain the syrup into another container and let it cool to thicken.

5

For the dough, sift 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 pinches of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder into a bowl.

6

Add 1/2 tablespoon of refined sugar and mix well.

7

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of softened butter or cooking oil and 3/4 of a cup of warm water gradually until a sticky dough forms.

8

Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 15 minutes and let it rest covered with plastic wrap.

9

Perform the 'curtain test' to check the dough's elasticity by stretching a piece thinly without breaking.

10

Take a small portion of about 25 grams, roll it out on a floured surface until very thin, making about 10 buñuelos.

11

Heat enough oil in a skillet to float the buñuelos over high heat for about 10 minutes.

12

Fry each buñuelo, turning them with a wooden spatula until they are lightly golden on both sides, then remove and drain on paper towels.

13

Dust the hot buñuelos with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon or serve with the guava syrup.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

saucepanwooden spatulabowlplastic wrapfloured surfaceskilletpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggsdairy

Also Known As

BuñuelosBuñuelos de Viento
Local Name: Buñuelos

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