PASTRY - Bunuelos with Spicy Chocolate Sauce

By Aemelia

Ingredients

• bunuelos:
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground anise seed (optional)
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• cinnamon-sugar:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• chocolate sauce:
• 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (depending on preference), chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• vegetable oil for frying

Details

Adapted from spoonforkbacon.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oil to 350°F.
2. Place dry ingredients into a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk together until no lumps remain.
4. Scoop 1-2 tablespoon balls of batter and carefully drop them into the oil, a few at a time. Fry on each side for3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and immediately roll in cinnamon sugar. Repeat until all bunuelos have been fried.
5. For sauce: Place ingredients into a small saucepan and place over low heat. Stir together until chocolate and butter have melted and ingredients have come together. Serve with bunuelos.