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-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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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