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Authentic Crispy Mexican Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar

Three golden brown, irregularly shaped buñuelos heavily coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Make light, crispy Mexican buñuelos easily at home. This recipe guides you through preparing the thin dough and coating it in a classic 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 milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  2. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat the egg and milk together, then add this liquid mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface, about 2 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating. Set aside.
  6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece very thin, aiming for a large, uneven circle or square shape (about 1/8 inch thick).
  7. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Carefully fry one piece of dough at a time. Fry for about 30 to 60 seconds per side until golden brown and puffy.
  9. Remove the buñuelo with tongs and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. While still warm, immediately dredge or sprinkle both sides of the buñuelo generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  11. Serve immediately for maximum crispness.

Notes

  • For a traditional look, you can press a small hole in the center of the dough before frying.
  • If you do not have a thermometer, the oil is ready when a small piece of dough sizzles immediately and turns golden in under a minute.
  • You can drizzle melted honey or piloncillo syrup over the buñuelos instead of cinnamon sugar for a different flavor.

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