One of the More traditional Christmas desserts in Mexico are frittersfried with a sweet touch of sugar and piloncillo, which can not be missing in seasonal markets, Christmas fairs, inns and meals with family and friends.
While the origin of this delicacy comes from the fried balls bathed in honey, Morocco or Egypt, The arrival of the Spaniards to Mexico brought this recipe with it, which was transformed into the dish we currently knowbeing the convents where the best fritters were prepared.
Prepare the best Christmas fritters at home with this simple recipe.Andrea Gomez/Getty images
What is needed to do fritters?
Christmas fritters are part of the most popular Mexican dishes at the holidays. Follow this simple recipe prepare the best fritters at home.
Ingredients
- 270 g of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ½ tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
- 2 cups of oil or vegetable butter
- ⅔ of a cup of warm water
- Morena sugar to sprinkle
- 1 roller
- 1 pot or deep pan
Preparation
- First, you have to Place the flour and baking powderleaving a hole in the center to pour the egg, melted butter, sugar, salt and vanilla essence.
- To make the mixture, you must Add waterBia little by little, until you get a uniform and lump dough.
- Once the dough is ready, you must plastic To let it stand for 30 minutes inside the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, you can preheat oil or butter In a pot or pan.
- Keep placing flour on a flat surface, to divide the dough into 10 equal portions and extend them with the help of the roller and the fingertips, until they reach a diameter of approximately 15 to 20 centimeters.
- Then, it is due Fry every buñuelo On both sides in hot oil until a uniform gold, and then place them on absorbent paper to remove the excess.
- Finally, Sprinkle the fritters with sugar To taste.
Your fritters are almost ready!