Burmuelo Recipe
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Zest of one orange (optional)
2 cups warm water
3 cups all purpose flour
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Baby carrots, for frying
In a large bowl, mix ½ cup of water with the yeast and sugar.
Allow the yeast to bloom.
When yeast is foamy, use a wooden spoon to mix in the 3 cups of flour, egg, remaining water and salt. Dough will be sticky and wet.
Cover the bowl with a dish towel and allow to rise for two hours.
In a deep frying pan, warm 1 inch of oil over medium heat. Add a baby carrot.
When oil begins to sizzle, add a pinch of dough. Oil is hot enough when the dough floats to the top.
With two tablespoons or a small ice cream scooper, drop balls of dough into the hot oil. Dough will puff up and rise to the top quickly.
Fry for 2 to 4 minutes until golden. Remove from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar,
Or serve with warm honey, melted chocolate, or crème anglaise.
