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Buñuelos

Buñuelos

Golden, thin, and crunchy—these traditional Mexican buñuelos are dusted with cinnamon sugar and often enjoyed during Christmas or New Year celebrations. Their delicate crisp and sweet aroma bring back cozy holiday memories.

55 min
Medium

Cooking Instructions

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • ½ cup warm water (as needed)

  • Oil for frying

  • ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  2. Add melted butter and enough warm water to form a smooth, elastic dough. Knead 5–8 minutes.

  3. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

  4. Divide into small balls, roll each into thin circles.

  5. Heat oil and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.

  6. Drain on paper towels, then coat with cinnamon sugar while warm.

Would you like me to include a piloncillo syrup (miel de piloncillo) version too? It’s traditional to drizzle it on top.