Mexican Bunuelos Recipe

Cinnamon sugar topping:

1. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Bunuelos:

1. Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
2. Add the warm water and the 4 tablespoons of oil, and mix with a wooden spoon or using the hook attachment on a mixer, until the dough comes together.
3. Transfer the dough onto a clean flat surface and knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth.
4. Roll it into a ball and place it back in the bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into 8 separate small balls and roll each on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin into an 8 to 10-inch circle.
6. Arrange the dough circles onto a large kitchen towel in ONE single layer.
7. Place a large and deep pan on the stove add the 2 1/2 cups of oil and heat the oil to 350°F.
8. Fry each dough circle for about 1 minute, turning once, it should be nicely golden brown on both sides.
9. Transfer to a cooling rack placed onto a baking sheet for the excess oil to drain.
10. While still warm, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and serve.