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Mexican Doughnuts (Buñuelos)

Mexican Doughnuts (Buñuelos) are perfect little bites of goodness! A doughnut like ball lightly coated in cinnamon sugar. Yum! These are made using baking powder instead of yeast which make them quick to make. Then they are rolled in cinnamon sugar for the perfect little treat.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: buñuelos, cinnamon, donut, mexican doughnuts
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Cup milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • Extra four for dusting you hands and working surface

For the coating:

  • 1/2 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together the milk, egg and butter. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until you have a soft and sticky dough. This will take about 2 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a large clean surface. Using a teaspoon, scoop out a small amount of batter and shape into a ball. Place on the lightly floured surface and then gently flatten with the palm of your hand or a spoon. Repeat for all the batter.
  • Place a large deep sided skillet over medium high heat and add about 2 inches of oil to the pan. Add as many dough balls as you can to the pan while there is still room to move them around. They should sizzle as soon as you put them in the oil. Using a spoon, gently spoon oil over the top of all the buñuelos. After they have risen, about a couple of minutes, flip them all over and continue cooking until golden all over. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat for all buñuelos.
  • In a bowl, combine the sugar and the cinnamon. Mix well. Roll the buñuelos in the cinnamon sugar mix while they are still hot. Ready to enjoy.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Doughnuts (Buñuelos)
Amount Per Serving (1 buñuelo)
Calories 93 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 30mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 59IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.