Mexican Bunuelos Recipe
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Mexican Bunuelos Recipe
Description
Mexican Bunuelos begin with a dough made of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, warm water, and oil, which is kneaded until smooth and allowed to rest. Small balls of dough are rolled into large thin circles. These discs are fried in hot oil heated to 350°F, cooked briefly on each side until golden and crisp, maintaining a thin texture by pressing them during frying. After frying, the hot bunuelos are sprinkled with a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, which sticks to the warm surface. The combination produces a light, crunchy fried snack with a warm cinnamon sugar coating. Variations can include adjusting the spice mix or sweetening the dough.
Ingredients
Bunuelos:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water warm
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 1/2 cups For Frying
Cinnamon sugar topping:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Cinnamon sugar topping:
- Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Bunuelos:
- Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- 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.
- Transfer the dough onto a clean flat surface and knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange the dough circles onto a large kitchen towel in ONE single layer.
- Place a large and deep pan on the stove add the 2 1/2 cups of oil and heat the oil to 350°F.
- Fry each dough circle for about 1 minute, turning once, it should be nicely golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a cooling rack placed onto a baking sheet for the excess oil to drain.
- While still warm, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Turn the discs at least once while frying to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Heat oil to 350°F before frying to avoid soggy bunuelos.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar immediately after frying so it adheres well to the hot bunuelos.
- Press the dough discs down during frying to keep them thin and prevent excessive puffing.
- You can add sugar directly to the dough if a sweeter bunuelo is desired.
- Omit cinnamon for a simple sweet treat or increase spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for a warmer flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Bunuelos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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