Buñuelos are deepfried dough fritters This recipe makes a pile of these delicious Mexican treats sprinkle with cinnamonsugar for a crowdpleasing treat during the holidays or any time of the year
Prep Time
10 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
45 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until thick and lemon-colored; mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Combine 1 ½ cups of flour
baking powder
and salt; gradually add to egg mixture
mixing well until evenly combined.
Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
Shape dough into 16 even-sized balls. Flatten and roll each one into a very thin circle about 5 inches in diameter. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile
combine 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly mixed; set aside. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Lower one circle of dough carefully into the hot oil; fry until golden
turning once
about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve or cool and store in airtight containers.
Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature