Traditional Mexican Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar

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Light and crispy fried dough discs dusted with cinnamon sugar, perfect for a festive Mexican dessert. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 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 180 calories and feeds 12, 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 Mexican cuisine 180 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.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 2/3 cup whole milk to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a soft, pliable dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Cover with a clean towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Divide dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.
  5. Step 5: In a deep heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat 4 cups vegetable oil to 350°F.
  6. Step 6: Carefully fry each dough circle, one or two at a time, for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden and puffed. Use tongs to flip and remove, draining on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Combine 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. While still warm, dredge each buñuelo in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately for best crispness.

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