Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Honey or syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil or melted butter, warm water, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry each piece for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While warm, coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with honey or syrup.
Notes
- Roll dough very thin for maximum crispiness.
- Maintain proper oil temperature to avoid soggy results.
- Do not stack while hot to preserve crunch.
- Add citrus zest or spices for flavor variations.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in oven to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buñuelo
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
