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Mexican Bunuelos Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This authentic Mexican Bunuelos recipe features crispy fried dough disks coated with a fragrant cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for a traditional dessert or festive treat. The dough is simple to make with flour, baking powder, and warm water, then fried to golden perfection and dusted with a delightful cinnamon sugar blend.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 4 tablespoons oil (for dough)

Frying

  • 2 1/2 cups oil (for frying)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside for coating the bunuelos after frying.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Prepare the Dough: Add the warm water and 4 tablespoons oil to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or a mixer fitted with a hook attachment until the dough forms and comes together into a ball.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a clean, flat surface and knead for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Let Dough Rest: Roll the dough into a ball, place it in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
  6. Divide Dough and Roll Out: Divide the rested dough into 8 equal balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a circle about 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
  7. Arrange Dough Circles: Lay the rolled dough circles in a single layer on a large kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
  8. Heat Oil for Frying: Pour 2 1/2 cups of oil into a large, deep pan and heat it over the stove to 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying.
  9. Fry the Bunuelos: Place each dough circle carefully into the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute on each side, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Drain Excess Oil: Transfer the fried bunuelos to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to allow any excess oil to drain away.
  11. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While the bunuelos are still warm, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them for a sweet, aromatic finish.
  12. Serve: Serve the bunuelos warm as a delicious Mexican dessert or snack that everyone will enjoy.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil temperature is steady at 350°F for perfect frying; too hot will burn the bunuelos quickly, too cool will make them greasy.
  • Rolling the dough evenly ensures uniform cooking and crispiness.
  • If the dough circles stick together, separate them gently before frying.
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs for frying to handle the fragile dough carefully.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture; bunuelos tend to lose crispness as they cool.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/mexican-bunuelos-recipe/