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Mexican Buñuelos

Crispy and sweet Mexican Buñuelos, perfect for holidays or as a cozy treat, filled with flavors of cinnamon and piloncillo.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 100 grams butter, melted
  • Water as needed Water Use enough to form a smooth dough.
Syrup Ingredients
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • Piloncillo or brown sugar Piloncillo (or brown sugar) Adjust amount for sweetness.
Frying
  • Oil for frying Oil Ensure hot but not smoking.

Method
 

Preparation of Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix in the melted butter until well incorporated.
  2. Begin kneading the mixture by hand, gradually adding water until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. If it feels too sticky, incorporate more flour as necessary.
  3. Set the dough aside to rest for about 30 minutes.
Preparation of Syrup
  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring half a liter of water to a boil. Add the piloncillo and cinnamon stick, stirring until fully dissolved and syrupy.
Frying
  1. After the dough has rested, divide it into small balls.
  2. Roll each ball out into thin tortillas, aiming for about 30 centimeters in diameter.
  3. Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet and fry each tortilla until golden and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.

Notes

Dust buñuelos with sugar and cinnamon after frying. Pair with warm syrup for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.