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Bunyols — traditional dish from Valencia, Spain
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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑13gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️80 gServing

* Per serving · 80 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Bunyols

How to order / say it
Say it Bunyols — [boo-NYOLS]
Order I'd like some bunyols, please.
Locally Me gustaría unos bunyols, por favor.
Say locally

Small, fried doughnuts often enjoyed at Las Fallas festivals in Valencia.

Why try it?

Bunyols are central to Valencian festivals, offering not just a treat but a cultural taste of community celebration and joy. Often shared during the vibrant Las Fallas, they encapsulate the warmth and togetherness characteristic of Valencian gatherings.

How it tastes

These doughnuts are delightfully crispy on the exterior while remaining soft and airy inside, sometimes dusted with sugar. Their subtly sweet and enriched dough makes them irresistible, especially paired with coffee or hot chocolate.

Origin & History — first documented: 1500

Bunyols have roots tracing back to the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, showcasing an evolution from simple fried batter to the popular sweet treat of today. They became a staple in Valencia, particularly associated with the Las Fallas festival, marking the start of spring festivities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🌾 10 g yeast
  • 🍋 5 g orange zest
  • 🫒 1 L oil for frying
  • 🍯 50 g sugar

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, milk, and orange zest to form a dough.
  2. 2 Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep pan and drop spoonfuls of the dough to fry.
  4. 4 Fry until golden brown, then drain and dust with sugar.

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