Delicious Desserts to Eat During Holy Week

The 4 most typical and easy to make fried sweets of Semana Santa

Photo:Unsplash. Bunuelos de viento.

Spain has a long tradition of sweet making, dating back to the nuns and monks who made them in the monasteries and convents, and in several places, still do. During Easter, shops and bakeries are filled with the delicious aromas of these popular desserts, but you don’t need a holiday as an excuse to make them. These simple recipes can be made at home any time of the year and for any occasion.

Buñuelos de viento — “airy” donut fritter balls.

These super yummy donut balls are light and airy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They’re cheap and easy to cook which makes them a perfect quick dessert for any occasion. They’re usually eaten during Lent and Easter and can be filled with cream, custard or chocolate.

Recipe:

• 280ml milk
• 90g butter
• peel of one washed lemon
• a stick of cinnamon (or tsp ground cinnamon)
• 200g flour
• pinch of salt
• 40g sugar
• 1 packet of dry yeast (1–1.5 tsp)
• 3 eggs
• olive oil