Colombian buñuelos are one of the most traditional holiday foods. These deep fried cheese bread uses few ingredients, requires little prep and yields a delicious end produc
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cups grated cotija cheese I used the ALDI brand (about 125 grams)
• 1 cup corn starch 100 grams
• 2 Tablespoons Cassava flour about 25 grams
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
• In a frying pot (I use a 2.5 quart dutch oven) add the vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350 Farenheit or 175 celsius
• In a bowl mix the corn starch, cassava flour, sugar and baking powder. Whisk until well combined
• Add the cheese and mix well
• Add the egg and milk and start kneading the dough until a smooth play dough-like consistency is achieved
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