Buñuelos Colombianos

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1. 1Step 1: Finely grate the cheese.
2. 2Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the grated cheese, cassava starch, cornstarch, sugar, salt and baking powder.
3. 3Step 3: Add the eggs, milk and melted butter and, using the dough hook or beater blade, mix until you get a homogeneous and smooth dough.
4. 4Step 4: If the dough is a little dry, add a little milk until it takes on the desired texture or, if it is too wet, add a little cornstarch.
5. 5Step 5: Cover with a cloth and let sit for 10 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Form the dough into balls of around an inch (2 to 3 cm) in diameter.
7. 7Step 7: Pour a generous amount of vegetable oil for frying in a deep pan and bring it to a temperature of 300 F (150 ° C).
8. 8Step 8: Gently immerse the balls in the hot oil.
9. 9Step 9: Cover the pan and, after about 3 to 4 minutes, uncover and increase the heat to bring the oil to 340 F (170 ° C), and fry until the buñuelos are golden.
10. 10Step 10: Remove from the oil with a large slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a cooling rack.
11. 11Step 11: Enjoy hot, accompanied by natillas and hot or cold chocolate.