Buñuelos

From Colombia

Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee.

Ingredients.

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup yucca flour or tapioca starch
• 1 cup finely grated feta cheese
• 1/2 cup finely grated Queso fresco or fresh farmer cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
  Coupons
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions.

1. Place all the ingredients, except the oil in a medium bowl and mix well using your hands until soft dough is obtained.
2. Form small balls using your hands.
3. In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 300°F (Warm, not very hot). Carefully drop the balls in the warm oil. Cover the pot and after about 3 to 4 minutes, turn the heat up and fry until golden brown.
4. Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve.