Description
Crispy, golden Traditional Buñuelos dusted with cinnamon sugar a festive treat enjoyed during holidays and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2. Cut in softened butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3. Add egg and warm milk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Divide dough into 8 balls. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 6. Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 6–8 inches in diameter.
- 7. Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 8. Fry each dough circle until golden and crisp, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- 9. Drain on paper towels, then immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- 10. Serve warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, make sure the dough circles are rolled thin.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can reheat them in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes.
- Serve with hot chocolate or coffee for a traditional holiday pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buñuelo
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: traditional buñuelos, Mexican dessert, fried dough