Buñuelos (Sweet Fried Pastry)

• 5 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients for 8 servings (985 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine eggs with ¼ cup sugar, and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add the oil.

2. 2

   Combine 1 ½ cups of the flour, the baking powder, and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining ½ cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 16 balls. Roll each one into a circle about 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry dough circles until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

   Stovetop
6. 6

   Combine the cinnamon and 1 cup sugar. Sprinkle fried dough with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Store in an airtight container.