Recipes Nugget Market Signature Recipes
Buñuelos
- Prep time
- 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting PT20M
- Cook time
- 1 hour PT1H
- Yield
- 10–20 servings
- Difficulty
The thinner you can roll these sweet, Mexican fritters, the crispier they will be!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- ½ cup water, warm
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a work bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add 2 tablespoons oil and water gradually, then knead until smooth.
Divide dough into 20 balls. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Heat 3 cups oil to 375°F in a deep skillet.
Roll each dough ball out to about 8–10 inches, until nearly translucent. Slide 1 at a time into hot oil and fry for 1–2 minutes, flipping once, until golden and blistered. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.
Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar on both sides of each buñuelo while still warm. Serve immediately.