Buñuelos are deep-fried dough fritters. This recipe makes a pile of these delicious Mexican treats; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar for a crowd-pleasing treat during the holidays or any time of the year!
Ingredients
- eggs: 4 piece
- white sugar: 0.25 cup
- vegetable oil: 1 tsp
- ½ cups all-purpose flour: 1 piece (plus more for kneading)
- baking powder: 1 tsp
- salt: 1 tsp
- white sugar: 1 cup
- ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- vegetable oil for frying: 1 cup
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Stages of cooking
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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.
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Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
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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.
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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).
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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.
