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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.

Total time50 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings16
Bolivian Buñuelos with Panela Syrup
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Method

  1. 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.

    5 min
  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Rest the dough

    Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  4. 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.

    5 min
  5. 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.

    10 min
  6. 06

    Serve

    Serve the buñuelos with the cooled panela syrup.

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