Here’s a delightful recipe for Buñuelos de Viento — the classic Spanish sweet fritters that are light, airy, and crisp on the outside 🍩✨
🍯 Buñuelos de Viento (Sweet Spanish Fritters)
🛒 Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for dusting)
Optional Glaze:
- Honey or sugar syrup
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil until butter melts.
- Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth ball.
- Let the dough cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Add vanilla if using.
2️⃣ Fry the Buñuelos
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Using two spoons, drop small spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally (2–3 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
3️⃣ Coat or Glaze
- Roll warm fritters in sugar (and cinnamon if desired).
- Alternatively, drizzle with honey or sugar syrup.
🌟 Tips for Light, Airy Buñuelos
- Dough should be slightly thick but soft — not runny.
- Fry in medium-hot oil so the fritters puff up without burning.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — fry in small batches.
- Serve immediately for the best crispness.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar for breakfast or brunch.
- Serve with hot chocolate or café con leche.
- Great as a festive treat for holidays or celebrations.
If you want, I can also share a Mexican-style Buñuelos version with cinnamon sugar crisp disks — a slightly different texture but just as irresistible.