Colombian Hojuelas or Hojaldras Recipe

I want to share another traditional Colombian Christmas treat with you. These Hojuelas or Hojaldras are a delicious fried pastry that we eat with Natilla and Buñuelos at Christmas gatherings. Just writing this post made me homesick and I began missing the holidays in Colombia with my family. Growing up in a big Colombian family

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar (plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the flour and sugar in a medium bowl and using an electric hand mixer, mix well. Add the butter and continue mixing at low speed for about 20 seconds.
2. 2Add the orange zest and start adding the orange juice. Keep mixing at low speed while you are adding the juice.
3. 3Once the mixture has pulled together, mix at a slightly higher speed to fully incorporate the ingredients.
4. 4Roll the dough into ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for about 20 minutes.
5. 5Sprinkle some flour onto your work surface and roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 1 x 3 1/2 inches strips. Add more flour to the work surface if necessary and again roll each strip to about 1/8 inch thick.
6. 6Place a heavy pot over medium heat and fill it about one-third of the way with vegetable oil. Heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 340°F.
7. 7Add the pieces and fry until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with sugar and serve warm.