Bunyols de l'Empordà recipe (5kg fritters)

INTRODUCTION

Discover the history and authentic taste of Bunyols de l'Empordà with our recipe for this sweet so typical of our culture.

INGREDIENTS FOR DONUTS

• Loose flour - 500 g
• Strong flour - 500 g
• Yeast: 70 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Liquid cream: 100 g
• Salt: 20 g
• Matafaluga or green anise: 15 g
• Fresh eggs: 330 g
• Grated lemon peel - 1 g

INGREDIENTS FOR ANISE SYRUP

• Water: 1.000 ml
• Sugar: 1.000 g
• Dry overalls anise: 250 ml

PREPARATION AND PROCEDURE

Step 1: Mix all ingredients in the kneading machine for 4 minutes. Once we have the soft and homogeneous dough, we will let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2: We will stretch the dough into strips and cut. Then, we will deposit the strips, in a slightly circular way, in the relevant cans and we will leave it in the fermenter for 15-20 minutes until the dough reaches the appropriate volume.

Step 3: at this point, we will have prepared the Parisien paella with hot oil at 180ºC, ready to fry the donuts. We will take each donut in the center and apply a circular hole in the center and arrange it inside the hot oil. We will treat the donut correctly and let the oil drain. We can use some kind of grille or drain for this procedure.

Step 4: once we have them dry, we will bathe the donuts in dry anise and the preparation of syrup.

Step 5: Finally, we will let them drain in a can and wrap them in sugar according to their taste. It will depend on whether we like more or less sweets.

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BUÑUELOS DE L'EMPORDÀ

The Bunyols de l'Empordà represent more than just a sweet; They are a manifestation of the culinary heritage of the region. These donuts, made with care, symbolize local festivities, especially during Lent and other religious celebrations, such as Lent fritters. Each bite evokes childhood memories, family gatherings, and moments of shared joy. Thus, the Empordà fritters are a true delight that combines tradition and flavor in every mouthful.

For Lent, in Pastry Baixas, the patisserie of Barcelona, you will find every day Bunyols de l'Empordà and fritters of wind. The weekend will include wind fritters filled with cream and cream. The donut, in all its extensions, is a delicacy for the most demanding palates. Ideal for a family after-dinner, very good benefit everyone!