Picarones, fried pumpkin donuts recipe

Picarones recipe by irenemercadal.com

Picarones are an ancient and delightful sweet treat typical in Chile and Peru, somewhat similar to sopaipillas. They contain yeast, which gives the dough a much airier texture.  This old recipe is based on Spanish fritters or Spanish buñuelos, a recipe that, in turn, has a strong Moorish influence. The Chilean picarones:  The Chilean version … Read more