Buñuelos
🍽️ Dinner 🔥 Medium

Buñuelos

These Mexican buñuelos fry up golden and crisp—sprinkle with sugar and ground cinnamon for a delicious sweet treat at Christmas and New Year.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until thick and lemon-colored; mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine 1 ½ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, mixing well until evenly combined.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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).'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': '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.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Repeat with remaining dough. Serve or cool completely and store in airtight containers.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)

244
Calories
3 g
Protein
25 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
181 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10502/bunuelos/
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