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Monday, December 14, 2009

Belated Buñuelos (and the t-shirt winners)

I am running later than late lately. Wow, 3 versions of a single word in a single sentence. I meant to post 2 different things over the past weekend...both my contribution for the IHCC Cookie Exchange and the winners of the Love the Pie! t-shirts. I don't have much time, but I wanted to share some delicious little pieces of fried dough that I made for the cookie exchange this (or should I say last) week. Traditionally we would make these with some yeast and a bit of anise, but this is a version by Nigella that mixes up quick and tastes pretty good in its own rite. Buñuelos from Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson yield: 30 1/4 c. milk 1 egg 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar 1 Tbs. vegetable shortening cooking oil for frying powdered sugar for decorating Whisk the milk and egg in a large measuring cup or bowl. Pout the flour, baking powder and cream of tartar into a different bowl, then rub the shortening into the mixture either by hand or with a mixer. Pour in the milk and egg and mix to make a silky dough; be prepared to add 1-3 Tbs. of extra flour if it's too sticky. Pour the oil in a pan up to about 1" deep and place over high heat to reach a temperature of 350 degrees F. Tear off cherry tomato-sized balls** from the dough, rubbing them with your hands to shape them. Drop into the hot oil and cook for about 1 or 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels... ...and then arrange on a plate and dust with powdered sugar. **My notes: I would divide the dough into portions in advance the first time, because if you end up making them too big, they will still be doughy in the middle when they're golden on the outside...and that would be a shame (take it from me, I lost 4 this way)! And mine cooked very quickly, perhaps a minute or two total...no need for "flipping"...they flipped and turned and twisted all on their own. These are a great quick treat with some coffee, milk or hot chocolate...but definitely try a version with anise flavoring sometime, too...superb! ...and now to go cook/bake up something...anything...else Nigella (it's a POTLUCK this week at IHCC)!! Announcing the Winners of the Love the Pie! tshirt: Joanne of Eats Well with Others Jenn of Bread + Butter Martha of Martha's Menagerie Congratulations ladies...please shoot me an email with your shipping address and I'll get them on their way ASAP! (girlichef at yahoo dot com)

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  1. I wanna eat them like how cookie monster eats his cookies. Om nom nom nom!

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  2. Those things just look plain dog-gone delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

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  3. FRIED DOUGH!!!!!!! My ass totally does not need this recipe.

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  4. Nothing better in the whole wide world than fried dough!!!

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  5. Bunuelos, zeppole...fried dough. Yum. Maybe as a Christmas treat. Don't think there's an entry in my WW book with points for either, though. :)

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  6. You made Timbits! You are awesome!
    I am totally making these soon.

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  7. Oh wow. Those look wicked good!

    Congratz to the winners too!

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  8. I will just have to live through you for the moment, my stove is down...I love these, and the advise about the dough is true, I also have to divide before I let mine rise the first time or it comes out doughy...Whoo Hooo to the winners!

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  9. These are my kind of treats! Just a bit of sweet and perfect with a hot cuppa java! Nice!

    BTW I love your header! It looks great! :0)

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  10. These Buñuelos are looking super delicious! Would love to have a few right now!

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  11. I love any form of fried dough, this looks soooo yummy!

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  12. Oh wonderful - looks like zeppoles - fried dough is so festive!

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  13. Oooh! You can never go wrong with fried dough! Yum.

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  14. What a wonderful tradition- with or without yeast! Love the name, wish I could hear you say it.

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  15. Congratualtions to the winners and thanks for sharing this winning recipe. BBFF.

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  16. Congratualtions to the winners and thanks for sharing this winning recipe. BBFF.

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  17. As always, great looking treats there! Congrats to the winners :-)

    I hit the jackpot and the library came through with Nigella Christmas for me this past weekend.
    Do you have that one?

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  18. Dar,

    Do you mind if I steal this saying? "I am running later than late lately." I think that articulates my life to a tee, at the moment. Leave it to you to come up with it! By the way, YUMMY!! Happy Holidays.....

    Gin

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  19. this looks like its perfect for an afternoon snack..

    Congrats to the winners!

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  20. We make buñuelos in Colombia....this are different, they look delicious.

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  21. These look so simple, but so good. I'll be trying your version as soon as I have some time.

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  22. These are kinda like zeppoles. Love fried dough!

    Congrats to the winners!
    ~ingrid

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  23. Congrats to the winners! Oh and these little fried doughs sound amazing!!!

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  24. LOVE fried dough, and yours looks incredible! Congrats to the lucky winners!

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  25. Congratulations to the winners! YAY!


    Ooooh, and don't these bunuelos look good! Big YUM

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  26. These look so good that I am debating making them, tonight. At least, I will print it up.

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  27. Oh delcious little fried puffs of dough, why aren't you on my plate right now. I'd cheat on the doughnut with this little treat any day. Just don't tell the doughnut I said that.

    Coolios!!!

    Sent you an email. ;-D

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  28. Fried dough is just yummy.
    mimi

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  29. fried dough, you can't go wrong. this looks so good and simple. YUMMY in my tummy!! (and ya...where is the time going?)

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  30. They look like little pillows of goodness! ;-) Great pick!

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  31. Now I totally need to go scrounge around for food. Your blog always makes me hungry. ;)

    Congrats to the t-shirt winners!

    )O(
    boo

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  32. Oh man I could eat a plate full of those right now! They look delicious!

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