Bolivian Recipes: Buñuelos

Buñuelos are the perfect companion to Bolivian Api. A typical breakfast snack from Bolivia. Bolivianita.de shows how to prepare them.

• 3 cups of flour 
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
  
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
  
• 1/2 tablespoon yeast
  

• 1/2 teaspoon
  
• Anise
  
• Warm water, as needed.
  
• Frying oil for deep frying

• 1. Prepare a tea from anise and water. Prepare the yeast with some water and sugar according to the instructions on the package. 
  
• 2. Add flour, egg, sugar, salt, and sugar to a bowl and add anise tea as needed.
  
• 3. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  
• 4. Let it rest for at least 1 hour.
  

• 5. Take a piece of dough the size of a fist, preferably wet your hands. Spread the dough with your fingers until a thin layer is formed and make some holes in it.
  
• 6. Pour the oil into a pan or pot, heat it up, and fry the beignets until golden brown. Once the buñuelos are golden brown, add cane honey or powdered sugar.