Bunuelos

Name: Bunuelos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons butter, melted; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 to 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + resting Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Mexican bunuelos are a sweet and crispy treat usually enjoyed around Christmas. But don't let that stop you from making them right now.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in melted butter, egg and vanilla; mixture will be crumbly. Gradually stir in water, mixing to form a firm ball. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. Divide dough into 18 portions; shape each into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin 6-in. circle. Repeat with remaining dough.
In a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, 1 at a time, until puffed and golden, about 45 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 bunuelo: 105 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Bunuelos are a delicious and tasty fried Mexican treat. They are popular during the holidays but are good to eat any time of the year. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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