How to Make Bunuelos
Bunuelos are a popular snack or treat in many Latin American countries and they're so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp mexican vanilla
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
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Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
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Make a well in the flour and add the melted butter, egg and vanilla. Mix well with your hand. The mixture should be crumbly. Add the water a little at a time and continue to mix with your hands for 3-5 minutes then shape into a ball. Let the dough rest for about 30 min.
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Divide the dough into 18 evenly shaped balls.
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Sprinkle some flour over the surface where you'll be rolling out the dough balls.
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Take one ball and flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin. It should be pretty thin. Repeat this with the rest of the balls.
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Heat up enough oil for frying in a large skillet over medium heat. While the oil is heating up line a baking sheet with paper towels.
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Once oil is hot start frying the bunuelos one at a time. Fry on each side for about 30 seconds or until it turns a golden color.
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Transfer the bunuelos to the paper towel lined baking sheet so the oil can drain and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy! store the rest of the bunuelos in ziploc bags or in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
- Let the dough rest for 30 min before shaping into balls
- If you want smaller bunuelos divide the dough into smaller balls.
- Sprinkle a little flour over your rolling space as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.
- sprinkle the cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar on bunuelos after frying while they're still hot.