Pan-Fried Mexican Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar

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Thin, crispy Mexican buñuelos fried to golden perfection and dusted with a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend for a delightful treat. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 10 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until well combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 3/4 cup milk until smooth, then gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a clean towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Heat about 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F.
  5. Step 5: Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each piece on a floured surface into a thin circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.
  6. Step 6: Fry each dough circle one at a time in the hot oil for about 1 minute per side until golden and puffed, using tongs to flip carefully.
  7. Step 7: Remove the fried buñuelos and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle each with a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon while still warm.
  8. Step 8: Serve warm for a crisp, sweet Mexican dessert experience.

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