Buñuelitos (little Buñuelos) from Colombia
Buñuelos are a traditional Hispanic dessert. They typically consist of a simple, wheat-based yeast dough that is thinly rolled, cut or shaped into individual pieces, then fried and finished off with a sweet topping. In Colombia, is usually cooked during Christmas time, along with natilla. In Cuba, they are traditionally twisted in a pretzel-shape and covered in an anise caramel. In Mexico and other countries in Latin America they are often dusted with a cinnamon and sugar topping and served hot.
Categories: Christmas food