Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Easy Bunuelos Recipe fries thin dough circles until golden crisp, then coats in cinnamon sugar for Mexican holiday magic perfect for Christmas or New Year’s.

Ready in 45 minutes, they serve 8-10 with shatter-crunch and addictive sweetness.

Why This Recipe Works

Warm water creates elastic dough. Resting relaxes gluten for thin rolling. Hot oil puffs dramatically. Cinnamon sugar sticks perfectly to hot surfaces. Piloncillo syrup optional upgrade.

Ingredients & Prep

Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
¾ cup warm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus frying oil)

Coating:

½ cup sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Add water and oil; knead 8-10 minutes smooth.
Rest covered 30 minutes. Divide into 8 balls.
Roll each paper-thin 8-10 inch circles on floured surface.
Heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Fry 30-60 seconds per side until puffed golden.
Drain; toss immediately in cinnamon sugar while hot.

Flavor Variations

Variation	Key Add/Swap	Resulting Twist
Piloncillo Syrup	Brown sugar syrup	Sticky traditional
Anise	Anise seeds in dough	Licorice warmth
Chocolate	Melted chocolate dip	Decadent upgrade
Lime Sugar	Lime zest sugar	Citrus zing

Storage Tips

Airtight room temp 2 days; recrisp oven 300°F 5 minutes.

FAQs

Dough tears?
Rest longer; roll thinner edges.

Oil splatters?
Dry dough well; medium heat.

Not puffy?
Hotter oil; thinner dough.

Conclusion

Easy Bunuelos crunch holiday memories cinnamon bliss.

Easy Bunuelos Recipe

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Easy buñuelos are light, crispy fried dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar. A classic Latin treat that’s quick to make and perfect for holidays, parties, or an indulgent dessert.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 20 buñuelos 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Latin American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Oil for frying
For coating:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix until a smooth batter forms.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
4. Drop small spoonfuls of batter carefully into hot oil.
5. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and puffed.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and roll warm buñuelos in the mixture.
8. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady for even cooking.
Drizzle with honey or syrup for extra sweetness.
Best enjoyed fresh and warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 buñuelos
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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