COLOMBIAN BUÑUELOS | How To Make Colombian Cheese Fritters | SyS

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

Mix queso fresco and feta cheese in a bowl.

Add cornstarch, tapioca starch, and sugar to the cheese mixture.

Make a small well in the dry ingredients and add the eggs.

Mix the eggs with the dry ingredients until combined.

Add salt to the mixture.

Incorporate butter into the mixture.

Add baking powder and mix well.

Knead the dough until smooth.

Shape the dough into small balls or longer shapes.

Heat oil to 325°F.

Fry the buñuelos in batches for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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