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Authentic Crispy Mexican Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar

A stack of freshly fried, golden buñuelos generously coated in cinnamon sugar on a white plate.
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Make light, crispy Mexican buñuelos at home using simple ingredients. These traditional fried fritters are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, for coating

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together the 1/4 cup sugar and softened butter until light. Beat in the egg.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Add a little more water if the dough is too stiff.
  4. Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface, about 2 minutes. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon for the coating. Set aside.
  6. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  7. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece very thin (about 1/16 inch thick) into a rough circle or square. You can cut the dough into 4-inch squares or use a cookie cutter.
  8. Carefully place one or two pieces of dough into the hot oil, depending on the size of your pan. Fry for about 30 to 60 seconds per side until golden brown and puffy.
  9. Remove the buñuelos with tongs and immediately place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. While still warm, generously dust or dredge both sides of each buñuelo in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  11. Serve immediately for the best crisp texture.

Notes

  • For a traditional look, you can press a small hole in the center of the dough before frying.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling.
  • You can substitute melted butter for softened butter in the dough mixture.

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