Bolivian Buñuelos with Panela Syrup
Fluffy Bolivian buñuelos scented with anise, fried until golden, and served with panela syrup.
This Bolivian version uses a sticky, yeast-raised dough flavored with anise. Stretch it by hand into rings and fry it. Serve the buñuelos with panela syrup; cane syrup is also a customary accompaniment.
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Method
- 01
Make the anise infusion
Pour the boiling water over the anise seeds and let them steep for 5 minutes. Strain the infusion and set it aside.
Ready to continue when: The infusion has steeped for 5 minutes, and the seeds have been separated from the liquid.
5 min - 02
Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and dried yeast. Add the strained anise infusion and the eggs; stir until you have a sticky dough.
Ready to continue when: The flour is incorporated and the dough is uniform and sticky.
- 03
Rest the dough
Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough has rested for 30 minutes.
30 min - 04
Make the panela syrup
While the dough rests, put the panela and water for the syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, then let it cool.
Ready to continue when: The panela has dissolved in the water and the syrup has cooked for 5 minutes; let it cool before serving.
5 min - 05
Shape and fry the buñuelos
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over low heat. With damp hands, take a portion of dough, make a hole in the center with your thumb, and stretch it into a thin ring. Fry each ring for about 1 minute per side, until golden; drain on paper towels.
Ready to continue when: The buñuelos are golden on both sides, and excess oil has drained onto the paper towels.
10 min - 06
Serve
Serve the buñuelos with the cooled panela syrup.
Ready to continue when: The buñuelos are served with cooled panela syrup.
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