Buñuelos

Method3 steps · about 40 min

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   Step 1: Put the flour, cinnamon (½ tsp), baking powder (1 tsp) and sugar (2 tbsp) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, and mix together on medium speed. Add the butter and mix until crumbly. Add the vanilla (1 tsp) and ½ cup (4 fl oz) water, and mix again until everything comes together into a dough. Knead the dough for 5 mins until smooth, then transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave to rest for 15 mins.

   Rest buñuelo dough · 15 minUses 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting · ½ tsp ground cinnamon · 1 tsp baking powder · 2 tbsp granulated sugar · 4 tbsp (about ½ stick) butter softened · 1 tsp vanilla extract · 1/2 cup water (4 fluid ounces, for dough)

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   Step 2: Divide the dough into 18 pieces. Lightly flour a work surface and roll each piece of dough out into a 5in disc.

   Uses extra flour for dusting

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   Step 3: To make the topping, combine the cinnamon (1 tsp) and sugar (4 tbsp) in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a heavy, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat until a small piece of dough sizzles and rises to the top when dropped in. Carefully put one of the dough discs in the hot oil and use metal tongs to submerge it. Fry for 2-3 mins until golden, then transfer to a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet to drain. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon sugar on both sides. Repeat with the remaining dough discs and cinnamon sugar, then serve immediately.

   Fry Buñuelo · 3 minUses 1 cup/8 fl oz vegetable oil · 1 tsp ground cinnamon · 4 tbsp granulated sugar