South Of The Border Doughnuts Bunuelos Recipes

BUNUELO (COLOMBIAN DONUTS)

Steps:

• Heat deep fryer to 325°F.
• Crumble cheese thoroughly, this is a must. Mix in eggs, one at a time, being sure to thoroughly combine. Add sugar and mix. Add in cornstarch, a little at a time, and thoroughly combine. Are you sensing a pattern?.
• Mix in just enough milk to form a soft dough.
• Shape into large balls, smaller than a baseball, but about the size that fits in your palm. Be careful not to compact dough, it takes a light touch.
• Cook in batches in a deep fryer until dark golden brown. The bunuelo will "roll" over as it cooks numerous times, this is important for even cooking so do not overcrowd fryer. Nudge it if it doesn't roll enough. It will puff as it cooks and little appendages could puff out, don't worry, that is okay.
• Drain well and serve.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER DOUGHNUTS (BUNUELOS)

Steps:

• In a shallow pan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, blending well. Mix in 1 cup of the flour, the baking powder, and salt; mix well and blend in the milk. Add the remaining flour and mix to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dough is smooth, kneading in more flour if the dough is still too sticky to handle. With a rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness, flouring the surface and rolling pin lightly if the dough sticks. Cut the dough with a 2-inch round cookie cutter.
• In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil over medium heat, until hot but not burning or smoking (350 degrees). Fry six 2-inch rounds at a time for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, until puffy and golden, turning often with tongs. Drain on paper towels and toss in the sugar and cinnamon coating mix while still hot.

COLOMBIAN BUNUELOS & NATILLA

Steps:

• Buñuelos:.
• Grind the cheese very finely in food processor.
• Mix the cheese with the cornstarch, eggs, brown sugar and salt.
• Roll into balls the size of golf balls and drop into medium-hot vegetable oil and fry slowly.
• After a few minutes increase temperature and fry until they are golden.
• Remove and place on absorbent paper.
• Natilla:.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk.
• Add the brown sugar.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When the sugar is melted and begins to thicken, add the cinnamon.
• Continue to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly.
• After 15-20 minutes, fish out the cinnamon sticks (if used), and pour the Natilla onto a very large serving platter or into a large bowl to cool slightly.
• Cut the Natilla into chunks and eat with a Buñuelo, taking a bite of the Buñuelo and then the Natilla. Enjoy!

SOUTH OF THE BORDER LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook shrimp, garlic and bell pepper in oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt margarine and stir in flour and seasoning until smooth.
• On medium high heat, gradually add broth and stir until sauce thickens.
• Stir in cream and salsa and heat throughly.
• Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in buttered 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Layer with half tortilla strips, half shrimp-bell pepper mixture, half of crab meat, half of the sauce, and half of cheese.
• Repeat layer again leaving off last half of cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
• Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.

BUNUELOS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large plastic bag, mixing well. Set aside.
• Cut tortillas into 3x2 inch strips, or just into strips. Fry a few at a time in 1 inch of hot oil (375°F) until crisp and golden, turning once. (Or deep-fry in 375°F oil until golden.)
• Drain on paper towels. While still warm, place a few at a time in sugar mixture in bag. Shake gently to coat. Store in airtight container.

MEXICAN BUNUELOS

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In smaller bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add this gradually, beating, to flour mixture.
• Add a half a stick melted butter, beat.
• Place dough on floured surface and knead til silky and elastic.
• Roll into balls or ropes, and flatten with the palm of your hand.
• Fry in hot oil, (370º), til golden.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Roll/toss in cinnamon/sugar mix.