Authentic Mexican Buñuelos Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and 1/4 cup of sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale yellow. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the egg mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 16 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball and roll it into a thin circle, approximately 5 inches in diameter. Let the circles rest uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Carefully place one dough circle into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, flipping once, for about 30 seconds per side. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Continue frying the remaining dough circles. Serve immediately or allow to cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 244 kcal
• Fat Content: 15 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 181 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 47 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g